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Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:53:49 +0000Joomla! - Open Source Content Managementen-gbinfo@dpconline.org (Digital Preservation Coalition)Vacancies for Archivists Grade III at the National Archives of Irelandhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/archivists-grade-iii-nai
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/archivists-grade-iii-naiThe National Archives is a statutory body within the civil service for Ireland with responsibility for preserving and making publicly available the archival records of central Government, including Departments of State, the Courts, and a range of other State bodies.

Reporting to the Director of the National Archives, the successful candidate(s) will be directly responsible for surveying records held by Government Departments and other organisations. They will also advise on management of records, developing training and other programmes with regards to records management, along with assisting in the development of an electronic records management programme and a comprehensive digitalisation programme.

The successful candidate(s) will have:

two years satisfactory post qualification experience working as an archivist or record manager

excellent IT skills including proficiency in working with archival or research management systems

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 16 Mar 2018 12:55:32 +0000Doctoral scholarship at UCL Department of Information Studieshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/phd-scholarship-ucldis
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/phd-scholarship-ucldisThe Department of Information Studies at University College London (UCL DIS) invites competitive applications for a fully funded doctoral research studentship (3 years full-time or 6 years part-time and pays fees at UK/EU rates) in a research area covered by the department. UCLDIS is a global research leader in information studies and related disciplines.

The aim of the studentship will be to conduct research in one of the research areas of UCLDIS, which include:

archives and records management

data science and machine learning

digital humanities

information science

knowledge based systems

library and information studies

publishing

The research will be supervised by one or more of the academics from UCLDIS with other colleagues from UCL, depending on the subject area. The initial application invites candidates to set out a research proposal for a topic which interests them.

University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking to fill a Professor/Full Professor role in Information and Communication Studies to offer leadership to the School in its goal to grow its research, teaching, and international engagement. This is a permanent full-time role in the UCD School of Information and Communication Studies.

The School of Information and Communication Studies (ICS) is a member of the iSchool consortium and the only iSchool in Ireland. It is the only academic institution in Ireland to provide undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes leading to research and professionally accredited qualifications in Information and Library Studies.

The School investigates how information is created, organised, searched, and shared within and across communities, organisations and societies. Information plays a key role in business, government, society and life. Knowing how to create, manage, share, find and use digital information is more relevant than ever before. The School is the only academic institution in Ireland to provide undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Information and Library Studies, Information Systems and Digital Curation.

Applicants with appropriate expertise in any area of the broad field of Information and Communication Studies will be considered. Current areas of research in the School include human-computer interaction, digital curation, cultural heritage informatics, data/information ethics, information architecture, foundations of information studies, information behaviour, data practices, digital and data journalism, digital media studies, and information literacy. The successful candidate will be expected to assume the responsibilities of head of school on appointment for a period of 3-5 years.

Note: It is envisaged interviews for this post will take place weeks beginning 21 or 28 May 2018.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 14 Mar 2018 13:26:28 +0000Vacancy for Preservation Repository Manager at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservation-repo-mgr-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservation-repo-mgr-blThis is an exciting opportunity to join the British Library as Preservation Repository Manager and help ensure its digital collections are properly preserved for future generations. The Preservation Repository is a core strategic system within the British Library that provides the technical infrastructure to support long term preservation. The British Library operates this on behalf of all of the Legal Deposit Libraries in the UK and it contains all of the content acquired under Non Print Legal Deposit Regulations. Alongside this Legal Deposit content, there is an ever-growing collection of born digital and digitised content that requires active preservation if it is to remain accessible and reliable for future users.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 12 Mar 2018 14:22:24 +0000Vacancy for Head of Digital Preservation at Harvard Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-dp-harvard
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-dp-harvardReporting to the Head of Preservation Services, the Head of Digital Preservation develops, leads, and administers programs and services that meet and anticipate the digital preservation needs of Harvard’s library community. The incumbent provides strategic leadership to the Harvard community to preserve current and future scholarly assets and acts as a thought leader for the greater digital preservation community. The Head of Digital Preservation directs the strategic development and provides oversight of the Library’s large-scale digital repository service (DRS) which comprises technical infrastructure, the policies, and processes to preserve, manage, and provide access to the Harvard Library’s extensive and growing digital collections. Success attributes include strong strategic focus, deep subject expertise, active participation in the Preservation Services management team, robust and effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 09 Mar 2018 13:30:46 +0000Vacancy for Digital Preservation Software Analyst at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digipres-software-analyst-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digipres-software-analyst-blThis role is a new and exciting opportunity to help preserve the British Library’s digital collections so that they can be accessed not just today and tomorrow but far into the future, despite ongoing and inevitable changes in the technology used to deliver them. As a software tester within the digital preservation team, you will help ensure that preservation tools and software used within the Library are fit for purpose by helping to develop, maintain, and utilise a reusable, standardised testing process for tools and workflows. Working closely with other Library colleagues in both Digital Preservation and IT, you will analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of preservation tools and develop a broad understanding of the digital preservation software landscape.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 05 Mar 2018 14:11:38 +0000Vacancy for IPS Technical Analyst at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ipstech-analyst-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ipstech-analyst-blThis role offers a rare opportunity to work on a unique and innovative initiative within the Digital Preservation Team at the British Library and help deliver the functionality for implementation and execution of scalable digital preservation solutions. The suite of tools produced by the Integrated Preservation Suite (IPS) project will ensure that the Library can identify threats to the longevity of content before they materialise, and will provide the infrastructure to devise, test, execute and deploy preservation planning at scale. As a technical analyst working on the IPS project you’ll have the opportunity to help drive the technical development of preservation planning, representation information, and technology watch infrastructure services in order to help ensure the long-term preservation of the Library’s digital collections.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 05 Mar 2018 14:07:53 +0000DPN seeks Director of Member Serviceshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/director-of-member-services-dpn
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/director-of-member-services-dpnThe Digital Preservation Network (DPN) is pleased to announce that they are seeking someone to join their staff as Director of Member Services. As the network continues to grow and develop, this individual will focus on identifying member needs and researching and recommending new services for digital preservation.

Position Description

With minimal supervision, this position oversees and coordinates programmatic aspects of DPN including membership development and member services. Develops and implements overall outreach strategy for DPN's member services, with a focus on identifying member needs and researching and recommending new services for digital preservation. Includes online and in-person outreach and consultation, creation and delivery of education and web-based content to ensure member knowledge and success with existing or new services, the creation of web-based content for services and development of innovative promotional programs.

Qualifications

DPN is looking for someone with knowledge of or experience with issues and best practices related to digital preservation, digital formats, media, migration, and research data management. The successful candidate must have the willingness and ability to develop expertise (where lacking) on digital library topics, especially digital preservation and research data management. Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently, collaboratively, and on teams across multiple organizations are essential.

Must have effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience working with technology and the ability to communicate effectively with technical staff and customers of various technical skill levels is essential. Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience in successfully working with users/customers/patrons. Detail-oriented, with the ability to efficiently manage and track multiple tasks and provide reporting as necessary.

Because DPN is a virtual organization, the successful candidate must be able to work independently in an online environment.

The Department of Information Studies (UCL DIS) seeks to appoint a new Lecturer in Archives, Records Management and Information Governance to carry out high-quality research, teaching, public engagement and academic administration, with a teaching focus on the MA in Archives & Records Management.

UCL DIS would particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to teaching and research in some or any of the areas of community archives, participatory heritage practices, data curation, personal and corporate digital recordkeeping, records and information management, information governance, information security, information rights law, and historical development of the records profession. UCL DIS also welcomes any cognate areas which applicants bring which will extend or deepen its teaching and research programmes in archives and records management, information governance and in the interdisciplinary applications of these to other disciplines within the department.

This appointment is available from the 1st September 2018.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject, as well as a professional qualification in archives and records management or information management and governance fields. Candidates nearing completion of a PhD will also be considered.

Experience of conducting high quality independent research and authoring high quality research outputs are essential, as is expert knowledge sufficient to undertake post-graduate level teaching and doctoral supervision in the archives, records management and/or information governance disciplines.

This position is located in the Department of Management/Office of Central Support Services/FCSD/CAS/Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS). The Information Management Officer reports to the Chief of Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Information Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Provides advisory services on record-keeping practices including: needs and business process analysis; organization and maintenance of UN information assets; preservation and disposition of records in digital and analogue formats; and information management policies and procedures, with an emphasis on their applicability to technological applications.

Researches, analyses and evaluates new applications of information technology to archives and records management and makes recommendations for their deployment.

Participates in record-keeping improvement projects, contributing to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation and in the evaluation and testing of record-keeping application improvements and new systems; provides user support.

Contributes to digital continuity policies, strategies and procedures to ensure that the UN’s electronic records of enduring value are captured, preserved and made accessible, in coordination with stakeholders, and in compliance with best practice.

Develops training materials and user manuals; trains staff in use of the recordkeeping system assigned.

Manages records accession and disposition functions by applying the life-cycle concept to information assets, including appraisal by liaising with records-originating offices regarding the transfer and/or disposal of their records; ensures that retention schedules, registration and physical aspects of records transfers meet established standards; oversees space management and commercial storage contracts; supervises General Service staff in implementing related tasks; and performs records appraisal.

Understands, keeps current with and applies preservation techniques and strategies for records in all media. Ensures that the Section’s storage facilities meet environmental standards.

Performs and supervises reference functions by advising internal and external users about records holdings and accessibility; maintaining communications with other information management networks and records and archives specialists; supervising retrieval and reproduction activities of General Service staff.

Evaluates adequacy of existing records management and reference tools. Implements new technologies in information management to ensure that tools developed for efficient access to information are accessible to staff throughout the Organization.

Maintains access and declassification standards by liaising with records-originating offices/offices of interest regarding access to security-classified materials and implements access and declassification determinations.

Assists in programme administration, including provision of assistance to or supervision of contractual employees and General Service staff, formulation of consultant and institutional contracts and subsequent implementation, development of the programme budget, etc.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of information management, archives and records management, including digital record-keeping and preservation. Knowledge of electronic data maintenance, including appraisal, conservation and migration management; records preservation and description. Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on information management trends. Ability to manage complex records and information management multi-stakeholder projects. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. Ability to work collaboratively in team with colleagues and with Secretariat stakeholders to achieve programme goals. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology toappropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in archival, information science, information systems, social science or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in modern archives management, record keeping, library, information management or related area is required. Experience in electronic archiving operations; accessioning and disposition of records; paper records digitization and the use of OCR software applications; and the preservation of digital and hard-copy archives is desirable. Practical experience in implementing digital archives programmes and knowledge of digital preservation, secure management of digital assets and professional best practice is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

For further information about the conditions of employment or UN Archives and Records Management Section operations, please do get in touch with sisk@un.org. Questions will be answered as permitted.

Stobs Camp Project is a community project centring on the First World War Prisoner of War camp, just outside Hawick. The project has accumulated a wealth of digital (and some physical) images and artefacts that need catalogued and uploaded appropriately to the website www.stobscamp.org, the local archive or donated to Hawick Museum. The project has been working closely with other projects such as Knockaloe Camp on the Isle of Man and an Aston University project, the German diaspora of the First World War – Remembering Internment Camps in Britain and the Commonwealth. This has combined work with Napier University to study materials produced by the prisoners at Stobs and recreate some of the entertainments the prisoners devised for their amusement. The German Diaspora project will create an Internment Information and Research Centre at Hawick (IIRCH) that will have physical archive material added to the Heritage Hub (Scottish Borders Council Archive) and digital resources to a new website.

Duties

The project archivist will consolidate, sort, catalogue local and digital materials for both the HUBCAT online search catalogue at the Heritage Hub and Stobscamp.org website. The post holder will help to publicise the collection and help supervise volunteers that may assist with archiving. The successful candidate will also help promote awareness of the archive through events, the website and social media and take part in outreach and celebratory events for the project. The post holder will also provide administrative support for the events taking place during 2018-19 including theatre productions, an exhibition, armistice event and conference. They will also liaise with other bodies involved in the project such as Hawick Heritage Hub, Hawick Museum and the researchers at Aston and Napier Universities.

The Person

Applicants must have strong organisational and communication skills with experience of working on cataloguing projects using recognised standards. Attention to detail is crucial as are digital IT skills mainly relating to input to websites. The post is the equivalent of 3 days per week but you should be flexible and self-motivated and possess the ability to manage your own workload. Applicants will be required to travel to Hawick on a regular basis for which reasonable expenses will be paid.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

Experience of digital and local archiving

Experience of consolidating diverse materials

Experience of cataloguing

Ability to work to moderate timetables

Ability to manage and work positively in a small team

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and bodies

Excellent ICT skills including database management

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Experience of administrative tasks related to events management

Experience of using social media as a marketing tool

A keen interest in history, heritage or archaeology

Working knowledge of reading German texts

Full, clean current driving licence

Salary and working conditions

The post will be based at the Archaeology Scotland offices in Musselburgh although home-working with weekly visits to AS offices is also acceptable. This post is part-time, 22.5 hours per week for 12 months from induction. Applicants should be aware that some weekend working will be required. The salary for this post is based on a full-time equivalent of £24,000 per annum. Holiday entitlement will be 20 days per annum plus 6 statutory public holidays pro rata. There will be a certain amount of travel associated with the post, for which expenses are provided.

Working in archives is fundamentally changing as digital material becomes more and more central to what we do. This presents huge challenges in the ways archives work but also gives archives huge opportunities to work differently, engage with new audiences and value different skills in our workforce.

This role, funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund, Skills for the Future Programme, will be at the forefront of an exciting project to bring new people with new skills into the archive workforce and to enable them to complete a bespoke learning programme, supported by excellent workplace learning in organisations across the country.

The National Archives is looking for an individual with a track record of running demanding projects, building strong relationships and of working to inspire and motivate.

The role will involve travel within the UK.

Competencies

You'll be assessed against these competencies during the selection process:

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 23 Feb 2018 11:31:07 +0000Vacancy for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Innovations at Kings College Londonhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-media-innovations-kcl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-media-innovations-kclKing’s College London (KCL) is continuing its significant investment in the Department of Digital Humanities as part of an ambitious programme of expansion into growing and emergent research areas and a rapidly expanding student base across its five MA programmes and the BA Digital Culture. KCL is seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join the Department no later than 1st September, who can enthuse and inspire our students, conduct world leading research, and contribute to the life and reputation of the Department through academic leadership and public engagement.

Senior Lecturer – Candidates will be scholars of international standing with a strong research and publication record and evidence of or potential for research income generation. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading work across the Department to enhance our research strengths, to develop new and emergent research areas, towards innovation in teaching practice and pedagogy, and in our underpinning values of co-research and collaboration.

Lecturer – Candidates will be striving to become scholars of international standing with a research and publication trajectory that illustrates this ambition. The successful applicant will contribute to the further development of the Department’s research strengths, provide high quality teaching and supervision, and work collaboratively within the Department and beyond.

This Full time post will be offered on an Indefinite Contract.

The selection process will include a teaching and a research presentation followed by a panel interview.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 23 Feb 2018 09:39:06 +0000Vacancy for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence at Kings College Londonhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/social-cultural-artificial-intelligence-kcl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/social-cultural-artificial-intelligence-kclKing’s College London (KCL) is continuing its significant investment in the Department of Digital Humanities as part of an ambitious programme of expansion into growing and emergent research areas and a rapidly expanding student base across its five MA programmes and the BA Digital Culture. KCL is seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join the Department no later than 1st September, who can enthuse and inspire our students, conduct world leading research, and contribute to the life and reputation of the Department through academic leadership and public engagement.

Senior Lecturer – Candidates will be scholars of international standing with a strong research and publication record and evidence of or potential for research income generation. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading work across the Department to enhance our research strengths, to develop new and emergent research areas, towards innovation in teaching practice and pedagogy, and in our underpinning values of co-research and collaboration.

Lecturer – Candidates will be striving to become scholars of international standing with a research and publication trajectory that illustrates this ambition. The successful applicant will contribute to the further development of the Department’s research strengths, provide high quality teaching and supervision, and work collaboratively within the Department and beyond.

The duration of this Full time post will be indefinite.

The selection process will include a teaching and a research presentation followed by a panel interview.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 23 Feb 2018 09:36:02 +0000Vacancy for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Digital Society at Kings College Londonhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/lecturer-in-digital-society-kcl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/lecturer-in-digital-society-kclKing’s College London (KCL) is continuing its significant investment in the Department of Digital Humanities as part of an ambitious programme of expansion into growing and emergent research areas and a rapidly expanding student base across its five MA programmes and the BA Digital Culture. KCL is seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate to join the Department no later than 1st September, who can enthuse and inspire students, conduct world leading research, and contribute to the life and reputation of the Department through academic leadership and public engagement.

Senior Lecturer – Candidates will be scholars of international standing with a strong research and publication record and evidence of or potential for research income generation. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading work across the Department to enhance research strengths, to develop new and emergent research areas, towards innovation in teaching practice and pedagogy; underpinning values of co-research and collaboration.

Lecturer post – Candidates will be striving to become scholars of international standing with a research and publication trajectory that illustrates this ambition. The successful applicant will contribute to the further development of the Department’s research strengths, provide high quality teaching and supervision, and work collaboratively within the Department and beyond.

The selection process will include a teaching and a research presentation followed by a panel interview.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 23 Feb 2018 09:31:41 +0000Vacancy for Digital Preservation Officer at Modern Records Centre, University of Warwickhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-preservation-officer-university-of-warwick
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-preservation-officer-university-of-warwickThis post provides a great opportunity to help develop digital preservation policy and practice for deposited and institutional records held at the Modern Records Centre (MRC) at the University of Warwick. This is a full time, permanent position building on earlier development work in digital preservation and working closely with the archivists at the MRC, the Records Manager, Research Data Manager and others across the University.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 19 Feb 2018 14:26:06 +0000Vacancy for Lecturer in Digital Humanities at the University of East Angliahttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/lecturer-in-digital-humanities-uea
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/lecturer-in-digital-humanities-ueaThe Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of East Anglia is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Digital Humanities. The team is looking for an individual who is already an active researcher with the potential to produce outstanding research and teaching, and play a key role in developing the UEA Digital Humanities incubator (UEADHi). The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their engagement in the field of Digital Humanities through participation in professional bodies and networks.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 19 Feb 2018 13:24:15 +0000Vacancy at the Parliamentary Archives, London: Senior Archivisthttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/senior-archivist-parliamentary-archives
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/senior-archivist-parliamentary-archivesParliamentary Archives are recruiting an experienced, dynamic and innovative information management professional who will lead on managing and developing the Parliamentary Archives’ collections management system, online services, acquisitions and cataloguing and digitisation activities.

This post sits within the Preservation and Access team, which is one of four teams in the Archives alongside the Information and Records Management Service, Public Services & Outreach and the Archives Accommodation Programme’s Pack & Track Project team.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 09 Feb 2018 14:08:44 +0000Vacancy for Collections Development Web Developer at the University of Yorkhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/collections-development-web-developer-york-uni
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/collections-development-web-developer-york-uni

Role Description:

The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Record Series (YAHSRS) and the Borthwick Institute for Archives (BIA) are looking for an experienced Web Developer to work with the Collections Technology Team on an exciting new project - The Yorkshire Historic Dictionary. The project is funded by the Marc Fitch Foundation and will involve the production of a published and an online version of the dictionary. The post holder will be based in the Collections Technology team, in the Library (Information Services) and will build on the University of York’s Digital Library platform to design, develop and implement leading edge technical components to enhance the current repository infrastructure and support the needs of the Project.

The University of Sussex is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Library in this stimulating and challenging new role to manage the development of innovative digital infrastructure to support University strategy in the areas of research infrastructure and digital scholarship.

He/she will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Library and across the University to:

Project manage the implementation of the University’s new Research Information System (RIS)

Manage the ongoing administration and development of the RIS, as well as existing repositories (Eprints and Figshare)

Lead on the Library’s technical support for the REF

Manage the delivery of a digital preservation solution for the University

Lead on innovations in emerging areas such as open publishing and the Library’s collaboration with the Sussex Humanities Lab

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of systems to support research, as well as experience in project management and an ability to develop strong professional network both within the institution and externally.

The University of Sussex Library provides a high-quality, innovative, effective and intuitive information service that supports the learning, teaching and award-winning research of the University community. Driven by the University’s values of innovation, inspiration and excellence, our services aim to deliver an enhanced Library user experience through creative contribution to learning, teaching and the student experience, research, enterprise and external engagement.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 31 Jan 2018 09:24:50 +0000ITT for provision of Digital Learning Set to The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/itt-digital-learning-set
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/itt-digital-learning-setThe National Archives (TNA) seeks to commission a piece of work to facilitate shared learning through a series of learning set events to join up knowledge and approaches in the digital area.

The project will:

foster and facilitate a partnership/network of interested services as a learning set

promote awareness across the archives sector of the different regional approaches to the digital challenge

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 25 Jan 2018 12:32:26 +0000Vacancy for a Digital Archivist at HSBChttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archivist-hsbc
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archivist-hsbcThe HSBC Archives team spans London, Hong Kong, Paris and New York, and is charged with the operation and maintenance of our award winning Global Digital Archive system (GDA). The critical role of digital preservation to business is increasingly being recognised, and the digital archives team are at the forefront of this.

HSBC is currently seeking an ambitious individual to join the team for a 12 month period, working together with colleagues to help capture, manage and make accessible digital and digitised content within the GDA system.

Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

Supporting the development of policies and procedures for improved preservation and cataloguing of digital content

Providing digital preservation training sessions for the Global Archives team

Supporting strategic collection development on a global basis, which involves the selection, transfer and custody of digital records, once retention periods have passed

To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

You will likely have a Postgraduate degree in Archives or Records Management, or a related information management discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Familiarity with CALM and Preservica software, or similar EDRM, DAM or other digital preservation systems, is a distinct advantage

An understanding of how an effective digital archives programme is grounded in the solid governance of file formats, metadata management, the interaction of multiple IT operating environments as well as an appreciation of how the core archival principles from the physical world transfer over to the digital

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 25 Jan 2018 11:11:48 +0000Vacancy for Innovation Software Engineer with Preservicahttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/innovation-software-eng-preservica
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/innovation-software-eng-preservicaBreaking new ground exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Block Chain and other emerging technologies. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be joining a small high energy and innovative team to deliver proof of concepts, demonstrators and innovative solutions. Your focus will be a on quick turnaround using a wide range of technologies, getting to understand the possibilities these offer and using your imagination to create ways to demonstrate these internal and external parties.

The technical skills required are wide and likely to get wider. Preservica's system is developed in Java hosted in Tomcat but you should also understand how to use APIs and to write interfaces between systems. A thorough understanding of how to manipulate information held in XML and file base unstructured data is essential. It would be great if you could show examples of similar innovation work you have completed.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 25 Jan 2018 09:56:33 +0000Vacancy for IT Customer Support Team Leader with Preservicahttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/it-customer-support-team-leader-preservica
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/it-customer-support-team-leader-preservicaAs a Customer Support Team Leader in Preservica, you will lead the Service Desk from the front, ensuring that customer expectations are exceeded. This is a challenging and rewarding role that is fundamental in delivering customer service excellence and shaping the future of our Customer experience.

You will have day to day responsibility for the Support team of 3, ensuring they are meeting and exceeding performance and defined metrics/benchmarks, and that standards and processes are followed to provide effective customer service.

The position requires solid technical skills – you will be handling tickets directly – so you will have a background in 2nd/3rd level support on enterprise software. Equally a deep commitment to end-user satisfaction and experience in driving process improvement is important.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all the incoming requests, incidents and problems.

Lead the service desk team - including motivation and training needs analysis.

Manage and coordinate urgent and complicated support issues. Act as escalation point for all requests and incidents. Determine root cause of issues and communicate appropriately to customers and internally.

Advise management on situations that may require additional client support or escalation.

Leverage service desk best practices and process frameworks, such as ITIL, to drive continual process improvement.

Stay abreast of trends in service desk operations, management, technologies, sourcing, policies, procedures and other external changes that could have an impact on service desk services.

Requirements:

Previous experience at 2nd/3rd line in an IT service and support function

Experience in leading a customer facing service desk

Experience in using help desk solutions (JIRA, Freshdesk, Zendesk,…)

Experience in working in a software product company

Strong IT technical background ideally in application support

ITIL certification is recommended

The personal qualities required for this role are:

Strong customer service approach mind-set

Ability to manage change effectively and takes responsibility for the performance and results of people or process

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 25 Jan 2018 09:55:39 +0000POEM PhD Studentships in Information Studies, University of Glasgowhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/poem-phds-glasgow
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/poem-phds-glasgowThe University of Glasgow will host two POEM (Participatory Memory Practices. Concepts, strategies, and media infrastructures for envisioning socially inclusive potential futures of European Societies through culture) PhD Fellowships, funded by the Maria-Sklodowska-Curie ITN Action as part of the H2020 Programme of the European Commission.

POEM is a consortium of high profile universities, acknowledged memory institutions, civil society organizations, and SMEs located in Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the UK.

The Collections Systems Specialist will be the first point of contact for all technical queries and be responsible for planning system developments and diagnosing issues. To be successful you will have a proven track record of working in a technical support role or similar front-line user service area. You will have excellent IT skills and experience of using a collections management system, ideally Adlib.

You will have an approachable and friendly manner and have a systematic and structured approach to problem solving.

Based in the BFI National Archive Conservation Centre, Berkhamsted, with regular travel to London you will enjoy benefits such as our pension scheme, excellent family support, 28-33 days annual leave, tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.

Further details about the post can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/aboutbfi/job-opportunities. The closing date for applications is 04 February 2018. First interviews will be held on 20 February 2018.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 17 Jan 2018 10:54:53 +0000PhD Research Placement Opportunity at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/phd-placement-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/phd-placement-blA PhD Research Placement opportunity in digital preservation and long term digital collection management is available at the British Library. The opportunity will focus specifically on the role and function of virus checking within a long term digital collection management and digital preservation environment.

Computer viruses are currently an under-explored aspect of digital preservation. While there is a widespread assumption that virus checking is an essential part of any practical digital preservation implementation, particularly at ingest, there are a range of interrelated questions that have not been explored in that much detail. In hosting this PhD research placement, the British Library is keen to gain a greater insight into the types of viruses that may be found with the digital collections, a better understanding of the real issues and risks that we might need to deal with as a result, and an increased awareness of how virus checking software deals with legacy viruses and its role in the Library's processing of digital content.

In this new and emerging environment, where data is becoming more ubiquitous and the repositories holding it are proliferating more than ever before, the traditional skills of the curator (trusted stewardship and preservation, selection and interpretation) take on a new significance at the same time as they face challenge and change. This study seeks to map out existing and evolving Humanities data practices with particular emphasis on the changing relationship this implies between researchers and curators. The mapping exercise will inform a work stream involving data delivery services desired by Humanities scholars in respect of those data sets held by The National Archives.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 16 Jan 2018 15:52:44 +0000Vacancy for an Archivist with the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunalshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-an-archivist-with-the-mechanism-for-international-criminal-tribunals
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-an-archivist-with-the-mechanism-for-international-criminal-tribunalsThe position of Archivist is located in the Mechanism Archives and Records Section, Registry, Arusha Branch. Under the supervision of the Archivist, Head MARS Arusha, the incumbent will be part of the team responsible for the management of the records of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) and the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) and International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”).

The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals is looking for an Archivist to contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures for the management of Mechanism records. The role will also be responsible for helping to implement strategies, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the other Archivists, as well as participate in the implementation of the Mechanism’s information security and access regime.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a major role in the operation and future development of a nationally-important digital archive. Reporting to the Senior Digital Archivist, the post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive digital preservation function for the Parliamentary Archives, in order to enable the long-term survival and continued accessibility of Parliament’s digital records.

Role Description

Do you want to be a part of a team that is making big changes to the IT systems used by the UK’s historic environment sector? A unique opportunity exists for the role of a Full Stack Applications Developer for the redevelopment of the OASIS online historic environment reporting system. The post is available within the Archaeology Data Service at Kings Manor in York city centre, commencing in February/March 2018. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Full Stack Applications Developer to help define and build the new OASIS system.

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sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 02 Jan 2018 09:09:39 +0000Vacancy for Library Software Developer at the University of Edinburghhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/library-software-developer-uni-edin
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/library-software-developer-uni-edinThe University of Edinburgh is an exciting, vibrant, research led academic community offering opportunities to work with leading academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. Working within the Library Digital Development Team, you will help develop services for one of the largest University Research Libraries in the UK.

You will develop and deliver services and solutions for the Library’s unique collections, working with colleagues across the University Library and Collections and wider Information Services Division. With demonstrable expertise in web application development, and a desire to work with open source software, you will have a degree in a software development related subject or equivalent experience.

You will be joining a small high energy and innovative team, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, to deliver proof of concepts, demonstrators and innovative solutions. Your focus will be on quick turnaround using a wide range of technologies, getting to understand the possibilities these offer and using your imagination to create ways to demonstrate these internal and external parties.

The technical skills we are looking for are wide and likely to get wider. Preservica's system is developed in Java hosted in Tomcat but you should also understand how to use APIs and to write interfaces between systems. A thorough understanding of how to manipulate information held in XML and file base unstructured data is essential, and it would be great if you could show is examples of similar innovation work you have completed.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 13 Dec 2017 11:50:39 +0000Vacancy for Professor of Information Studies at UCLhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/professor-of-information-studies-ucl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/professor-of-information-studies-uclUCL Department of Information Studies (UCL DIS) seeks to appoint a world-leading scholar as a Professor of Information Studies. The team is thrilled to have the opportunity to recruit at a senior level to build and strengthen capacity. UCL is looking for a scholar who is expert in at least one of the established research areas of UCL DIS: broadly, these include Library and Information Studies; Archives and Records Management; Publishing; Digital Humanities; Information Management, Policy and Governance; Information and Data Science; and Knowledge Organisation and Knowledge-based Systems.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 11 Dec 2017 15:44:02 +0000Vacancy for Head of Archives at the BBChttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-archives-bbc
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-archives-bbcJob Introduction

The Technical Services team is part of BBC Archives and has a priority to make archive content available digitally by safeguarding archive assets and providing access to digital content through preservation and digitisation. The ability to do this successfully provides assurance and accessibility of the archive.

The team consists of technical experts who design, build and implement digitisation and preservation workflows for a variety of archive collections such as AV, audio, film etc.

The Head of Archives role is responsible for leading the team, setting digitisation and preservation strategy, project delivery and working collaboratively with D&E colleagues to secure the past for the future.

Main Responsibilities

Leading on the development of Archives strategy, and ensuring the highest standards of governance, control and compliance, and project delivery.

Ensuring that Archive policies and standards remain aligned with current BBC business needs.

Building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (at all levels of the BBC and with external partners), meeting their needs and ensuring Archives is relevant, valued and highly regarded.

Leading teams through the transition to a digital environment, meeting new demands with foresight and innovation, delivering new ways of working, and ensuring that best archive practice is instilled in all forms of BBC content creation.

Ensuring best use of Archives resources and building high performing teams in a way that enhances the interests of BBC Archives.

Measuring the effectiveness of Archive services (including setting or aligning with industry standards), as well assessing service offerings, team performance and the contribution of individual staff members, in order to determine future priorities and strategies.

Ensuring excellent budgetary and financial control, to measure value for money, and to identify and implement efficiency measures.

Working with content producing areas, and within the BBC Archives teams, to maximise access to digital and analogue content and develop new opportunities to support the exploitation of content.

The Ideal Candidate

A higher education qualification in Archives, Records or Information management; or extensive experience of working in Broadcast and Media Content Management.

Proven ability to manage a professional service at a strategic level, leading and taking responsibility for alignment with ongoing business change.

Experience of developing high performing teams, giving clear direction and assessing performance in order to influence strategies and services.

Ability to successfully initiate, influence and manage change

Ability to lead key strategic projects, working successfully within a multidisciplinary teams environment)

Experience of working as part of a senior management team, with high levels of credibility and a proven ability to instil confidence in senior stakeholder

Excellent motivational and communication skills, and experience of presenting to large and high profile audiences.

Experience developing and implementing business strategy.

Extensive experience of influencing and negotiation with proven ability to successfully manage relationships within a customer environment

Key areas of responsibility will include the administration and support of the award winning HSBC Global Digital Archives system. The role includes supervising the ingest of a wide range of digital content and ensuring the global team of archivists are trained to make the best use of the Global Digital Archive system. The successful candidate will support the further development of the digital archives programme at HSBC and assist colleagues in ensuring important digital material is collected and preserved for future use.

Requirements:

The jobholder should have a first degree and a postgraduate qualification in Archives Management or Records Management/Digital Asset Management (or related discipline). The jobholder will have previous experience working in information management or archives - preferably with some time spent in a corporate environment.

You will have enthusiasm and initiative; with a strong understanding of how an effective digital archives programme is grounded in the solid governance of file formats, metadata management and the interaction of complex IT operating environments. Excellent communication, planning and project management skills are essential. Familiarity with CALM and Preservica software – or other digital preservation, EDRM or DAM systems - will be an advantage.

The position is based primarily at the HSBC Archive Centre in Canning Town, with occasional days spent at head office in Canary Wharf

Applicants need to be available to start in February 2018. You should be enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. Adaptability and attention to detail are key qualities.

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link below, search for Job number: 0000A4JS or “Digital Archivist” and complete the online application:

As part of the application process you will be required to answer some HSBC values based questions. Please ensure you consider your responses to these as your answers will be one of the factors used to determine your progression in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please email James Mortlock, Digital Archives Manager: james.mortlock@hsbc.com The deadline for applications is Sunday 7 January

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing Monday 15 January

The Department of Management’s Division of General Services (MTGS) provides service functions to the IAEA through its five Sections that ensure facilities management for its headquarters and for the Seibersdorf laboratories campus, travel, transport and general support services, archives and records management, and the operation of the Vienna International Centre Commissary. The Archives and Records Management Section establishes a framework for the creation and management of authentic, reliable and usable records, capable of supporting IAEA business functions and activities for as long as they are required. The Section is divided into three Units: Mail, Records and the Archives Unit. The Records Unit is responsible for the management of records, capable of supporting IAEA business functions and activities.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head of ARMS, the Head of the Records Unit ensures the efficient ongoing development and administration of the IAEA records management programme, which establishes a framework for the creation and management of authentic, reliable and usable records.

Role

Duration in Months:6.

The Head of the Records Unit is: (1) manager of the Records Unit, ensuring that programmes and projects are developed and implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results-based approach; (2) a team leader, ensuring the provision of efficient and effective services; (3) an evaluator, analyzing complex issues relating to records management and making related decisions and recommendations; (4) a specialist in records management, advising the Section Head and the Division Director on programmatic issues; and (4) a facilitator of cooperation with all Departments in the IAEA on records management systems including the Electronic Records Management System (ERMS).

Functions / Key Results Expected

Plan, organize, manage and evaluate the work of the Records Unit, continuously reviewing effectiveness, focusing on priorities and driving for excellence in line with the IAEA's quality management and results-based programming approach. Specific tasks include: prepare work plans, ensure a balanced workload distribution, monitor work performance, assess staff development needs, and guide and supervise the staff of the Unit.

Ensure economy and efficiency in the creation, use, maintenance and disposal of records by coordinating and monitoring the IAEA's records management programme.

Ensure adherence to established standards and best practices through audits, the review and testing of proposed recordkeeping systems, and the consistent application of approved records retention schedules.

Lead and guide the development and implementation of records management systems in line with quality management standards, including the setting, standardization and continuous improvement of work standards, processes and procedures.

Monitor the functionality and performance of the IAEA's Electronic Records Management System (ERMS), establish and implement an audit process for registered records, liaise with users and IT colleagues on ERMS-related issues.

Advise managers and staff on the use of records systems and complex records issues by developing and presenting tools and solutions.

Lead and guide the formulation, standardization and delivery of training on the records management programme to staff of the Section and throughout the IAEA.

To provide expert, operational support for the Research Data Service and its users in the University’s research, teaching and learning communities; to act as deputy for the Data Librarian and Head, Research Data Support section in a leadership role. Also to provide input into business development and key support for the Data Safe Haven operations in particular.

Main Responsibilities

Apply expert knowledge in research data support, research data management and sharing, metadata, digital preservation, data curation, funders’ data policies and information governance to aspects of the service. Responsibilities include sourcing datasets, curating data in an open access repository, delivering training face to face and online, advising researchers on options for dealing with personal and sensitive data, long-term data retention and data management planning. Analyse user requirements and usage on an ongoing basis and actively plan for the service’s development and continual service improvement in conjunction with the team. (Approx 40% of time)

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:36:45 +0000Vacancy for Head of Information Services at the British Museumhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-information-services-bm
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-information-services-bmJob Description:

The British Museum, one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions, is seeking a Head of Information Services to lead and inspire a pivotal department. The department is responsible for information systems and technology throughout the Museum.

The Head of Information Services (IS) defines the Museum’s IS strategy and leads the IS team. You will oversee the development and maintenance of systems which support the full range of museum activities both online and on site.

The British Museum is looking for an established and recognised researcher to manage the Arcadia-funded Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP). In the role, you will be managing this new grant programme which supports the documentation of a wide range of endangered knowledge relating to objects.

The main responsibilities of the role include developing the grant programme with the EMKP Director, overseeing the advertisement and awarding of grants under the programme by a panel of experts and developing and running professional training in field research and digital preservation and manage the grantee progress. As well as the above, you will represent the programme at conferences and in other academic contexts in order to make people aware of it.

Educated to degree level, the ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the anthropology of regions in, broadly, the global south. You will have substantial experience in securing research grants and be able to solve complex problems using innovative techniques. Experience of people, project and budget management is essential.

Along with the above qualifications and experience, we are looking for an individual who is able to communicate effectively to deal empathetically with challenging situations. Language skills in French, Spanish, German or Portuguese would be desirable.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions with over six million visitors in 2016 and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements for all staff at the British Museum.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

Membership of the civil service pension scheme

Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions

Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections

DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP ARCHIVIST, MIT Libraries, to coordinate, facilitate, and enhance activities to advance student, faculty, and public awareness and use of, learning with, and access to digital archives and special collections. Will assist with the coordination of digital collections’ workflows and the creation of digital assets from archives and special collections materials; and work with the Libraries’ technology tools and platforms to expand access to Institute Archives and Special Collections content through the website and other medium.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 15 Nov 2017 16:14:54 +0000Vacancy for Research Information Administrator - Digital Preservation at the University of Glasgowhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-information-administrator-uog
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-information-administrator-uogUniversity of Glasgow is seeking a Research Information Administrator - Digital Preservation. Closing date for applications is 28th November 2017. Based in the Library, you will be working within the friendly and experienced digital preservation team, responsible for supporting digital preservation activities as part of a feasibility study.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 15 Nov 2017 11:18:02 +0000Vacancy for Digital Archivist at The Digital Repository of Irelandhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archivist-dri
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archivist-dri

A 30-month special purpose contract for a Digital Archivist with specific responsibility for the Atlantic Philanthropies Archives Project at the Digital Repository of Ireland.

The Royal Irish Academy

The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann is a publicly funded institution established for the promotion of learning in the sciences and humanities throughout Ireland. The Academy was founded by Royal Charter in 1785. Membership is by election and is open to people who have attained distinction in scholarship as evidenced by their published work. At its inception the Academy had 88 members; now there are over 460, divided almost equally between the sciences and the humanities and social sciences. The Academy maintains a network of committees representing specialist disciplines; through these committees it represents Irish scholarship internationally. The Academy’s home is Academy House, a historic building in the centre of Dublin, which houses a library of international importance, provides a forum for academic conferences and accommodates the great majority of the Academy’s administrative, library and research staff.

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is the national trusted digital repository for Ireland's social and cultural data. The repository links together and preserves both historical and contemporary data held by Irish institutions, providing a central internet access point and interactive multimedia tools. As a national e-infrastructure for the future of education and research in the humanities and social sciences, DRI is available for use by the public, students and scholars. Originally awarded €5.2M from the Higher Education Authority PRTLI Cycle 5 to build the repository and research centre, DRI is funded from 2017 via the Department of Education and Skills. DRI has also received awards from Enterprise Ireland, Science Foundation Ireland, the Irish Research Council, The European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), Horizon 2020, and Atlantic Philanthropies. DRI is supported by a network of academic, cultural, social, and industry partners, including the National Library of Ireland (NLI), the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) and RTÉ. For more information see www.dri.ie

Post Summary

This is a 30-month special purpose contract for a Digital Archivist with specific responsibility for the Atlantic Philanthropies Archives Project at the Digital Repository of Ireland. The successful candidate will be a core member of DRI staff, and is responsible for developing guidelines, collection structures, ingest schedules and metadata policies for the project, as well as for the hands-on creation of metadata and ingestion of digital objects into the DRI. The successful candidate should be in a position by 1 February 2018.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the DRI Director and working closely with the Atlantic Archives Project Lead, DRI Digital Archivist, and other members of DRI staff to deliver a successful and timely project.

Maintaining and developing relationships and workflows with project partners at Cornell University Libraries and Atlantic Philanthropies

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sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 14 Nov 2017 14:15:49 +0000Vacancy for Records and Archives Project Officer at the Medical Research Councilhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/records-archives-project-officer-mrc
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/records-archives-project-officer-mrcThe Records and Archives Project Officer will work with the Digital Archivist and Records Manager to deliver high quality records and information management services to the MRC, including London and Swindon Offices and MRC Research Units and Institutes. The Records and Archives Project Officer will champion a culture of good information management across the organisation, acting as a centre of excellence for advice and supporting the development and implementation of related policies.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 14 Nov 2017 09:04:42 +0000Vacancy at the Parliamentary Archives, London: Head of Preservation & Accesshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-preservation-access-pa
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-preservation-access-paThe Parliamentary Archives are recruiting an experienced, dynamic and innovative information management professional who will lead our work to preserve and provide online access to Parliament's archival collections.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the development and management of preservation and online access at a major national archive, with a particular emphasis on developing innovative digital services for users. The Preservation & Access team of 12 staff brings together responsibility for preservation of records in all forms, their cataloguing and digitisation, and the provision of online access to records and finding aids. Key strategic priorities for the team include building an expanding range of innovative online services and digital resources for users, the future development of our archives management systems, supporting the Archives Accommodation Programme, embedding digital preservation as business-as-usual and expanding the range of digital records to be ingested, and continuing to develop our exemplary collection care service and digitisation programme.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 14 Nov 2017 08:58:55 +0000Vacancy for Repository Manager at LSE Library https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/repository-manager-lse-library
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/repository-manager-lse-libraryThe Library is at the heart of the London School of Economics (LSE), one of the world’s greatest social science universities and serves a vibrant community of students and staff in the centre of London. The Library has a high reputation both nationally and internationally for its extensive collections, its involvement in innovative projects and its high quality services. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Scholarship and Innovation Group and contribute to the development of the Library’s research support services, with a particular focus on open access and our institutional repositories – LSE Research Online (http://eprints.lse.ac.uk) and LSE Theses Online (http://etheses.lse.ac.uk/).

In this post you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of repository services. You will ensure the repositories continue to develop by implementing and improving workflows to capture, describe, store and disseminate a range of research outputs in various formats. You will also provide consultation and advice to researchers in the area of scholarly communications including routes to open access, publisher policies and research dissemination.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 06 Nov 2017 08:48:05 +0000Vacancy for Digital Preservation Software Tester at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-preservation-software-tester-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-preservation-software-tester-blThe British Library is one of the World’s greatest research libraries, committed to providing researchers with access to reliable digital content now and into the future. The digital collection is one of the most exciting and heterogeneous in the world, containing everything from digitised books and newspapers to born digital maps, eBooks and sound.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to help preserve the Library’s digital content. As a software tester within the digital preservation team, you will help ensure that the preservation software used by the Library is fit for purpose by helping to develop and maintain a reusable, standardised testing process for tools and workflows. Liaising closely with other Library colleagues, you will utilise your growing understanding of digital preservation to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of preservation tools used to process digital collection content.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 01 Nov 2017 11:43:46 +0000Vacancy for IPS Technical Analyst at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ips-technical-analyst-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ips-technical-analyst-blThe British Library is one of the World’s greatest research libraries, committed to providing researchers with access to reliable digital content now and into the future. Our digital collection is one of the most exciting and heterogeneous in the world, containing everything from digitised books and newspapers to born digital maps, eBooks and sound.

This is an exciting opportunity to help preserve the Library’s digital content. As a technical analyst in the digital preservation team working on our Integrated Preservation Suite (IPS) project, you’ll help drive the development of software repository, preservation planning and representation information components and services in order to secure the long-term preservation of the Library’s digital collections.

Possessing excellent research and analytical skills, you will be confident in applying your technical expertise and growing understanding of digital preservation to investigate relevant challenges, understand technical requirements, and identify and propose solutions for the project. Your strong software development skills will enable you to act upon your findings and quickly develop and debug the necessary components and services to successfully meet the digital preservation challenges faced. Working alongside other digital preservation and Library colleagues, you will be well-organised, able to demonstrate excellent team-working and communication skills, and be able to convey your interest in the long term preservation of our digital heritage collections.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 26 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000Vacancy for Research Data Librarian at the University of Bathhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-data-librarian-uni-of-bath
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-data-librarian-uni-of-bathThe University of Bath Library is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with proven communication skills and a passion for open science to join their Research Data Service.

The Research Data Librarian is responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of guidance materials, workshops, and online training resources to support researchers throughout the University with their research data management needs. The post-holder will also use their experience and initiative to develop customised support for data management planning and will engage directly with the process of dataset publication.

Lloyds Banking Group holds one of the UK’s largest and richest business archives, with offices in London and Edinburgh. The Lloyds Banking Group Archives & Museum is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional archivist to join the small but busy London team. The London archive holds the records of Lloyds Bank and its many and varied constituents, dating back to 1765.

You will undertake the full range of archival duties including cataloguing using CALM, contributing to the outreach programme and managing the enquiry and researcher services. You will also have the chance to be involved in the implementation of a new digital preservation system (Preservica).

A post-graduate qualification or equivalent in archives and records management is essential. You will ideally demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work in a busy corporate environment.

Due to growth in the team, there is a vacancy for an Archivist and Records Manager to lead an exciting digital preservation programme within the Unilever Archive and Records Management (UARM) team. Part of the Central Marketing and Communications Office, UARM are the team that manage Unilever’s information past, present and future. Reporting to the UARM Service Operations Manager, the Archivist and Records Manager plays a key role in helping to deliver UARM’s comprehensive and successful Archives and Records Management service, the high standard of which has been recognised by The National Archives, and recognised as being of international significance through the award of ‘Designated Status’ by the Arts Council England for the Unilever and United Africa Company collections. The role will involve business partnering various functions across the UK and Ireland including Human Resources and Communications, travelling to our various locations, to promote and provide advice on archives, records management and legislative requirements. The Archivist and Records Manager will also work closely with other members of the UARM team sharing their expertise on UARM projects.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Library as Preservation Repository Manager and help ensure digital collections are properly preserved for future generations. This is a key role within the Digital Preservation Unit, responsible for managing the Library’s long term digital repository so that it complies with core policy and business needs. The post presents a chance to be involved in cutting edge, large scale repository service developments, and the post holder will lead a team of operational digital preservation staff to both use and promote digital preservation tools and solutions across the Library.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 13 Oct 2017 08:37:32 +0000Vacancy for Archives Manager - Global Communications at HSBChttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/archives-manager-hsbc
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/archives-manager-hsbcHSBC is currently seeking a high caliber professional to join the team as Archives Manager.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 12 Oct 2017 09:23:21 +0000Vacancy for Cataloguer (Pack & Track Project) (2 posts) at the Parliamentary Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/cataloguer-pack-track-project-2-posts-pa
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/cataloguer-pack-track-project-2-posts-paThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key part in an Archives packing, barcoding and storage programme, and for individuals wishing to work in archives at a paraprofessional level before, or while, undertaking professional training in archives or records management.

Since 2014 the Archives Accommodation Programme (AAP) has been considering options to improve the Parliamentary Archives’ accommodation, to support Parliament's public engagement and heritage objectives, and reduce risk to the collection. No decision has been taken about future Archives’ accommodation, but we do need to improve how we protect and manage the collection. We are also introducing (through a Transforming Archive Services project) a new web interface to the Archives catalogue, a range of new online services for users, and a barcode tracking system, which together will transform how we manage and monitor use of the collection; it will enable the us to implement more efficient management and retrieval, deliver customer service improvements, and collect detailed management information about collection usage which will be required to inform future decisions about collection care, digitisation priorities and future storage options.

As someone who is committed to a career in archives, perhaps gained through volunteering or working in another archive, and with a determination to undertake a post-graduate archive qualification, you will provide key support to a new Pack & Track Project, which will improve the packaging and storage of the collection of 4 million unique, valuable, and sometimes fragile historic records in the Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster, barcode it, and enhance the catalogue.

You will work within project plan timescales and with archivists and collection care staff to ensure our records are adequately packaged, identifiable and trackable and that catalogue records, their references, titles/descriptions and locations match the details on the packaging and containers. The work will involve records appraisal, cataloguing, and also barcoding our collections for the first time, working intensively with CALM and a newly-procured bar coding product, to enable more automated management of storage and records production.

Financial support will be offered to those enrolled, or seeking to enrol on an agreed postgraduate Archives or related Information Management distance learning programme, on the condition that the successful candidate remains in post until the end of the contract. Financial support will be offered to a limit of 80% of course fees at an accredited institution, for the period of employment. Mentoring and some study leave may also be available.

For an informal chat, please contact Catherine Hardman or Jennie Lynch on +44(0)20 7219 3074 or at archives [at] parliament.uk.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 09 Oct 2017 10:08:53 +0000Vacancy for Collection Care Assistant (Pack & Track Project) – 2 full-time equivalent posts - at the Parliamentary Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/collection-care-assistant-pack-track-project-2-full-time-equivalent-posts-pa
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/collection-care-assistant-pack-track-project-2-full-time-equivalent-posts-paThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key part in an Archives packing, barcoding and storage programme, and for individuals wishing to work in collection care and conservation archives at a paraprofessional level before, or while, undertaking professional training with flexibility to work on a part or full time basis.

Since 2014 the Archives Accommodation Programme (AAP) has been considering options to improve the Parliamentary Archives’ accommodation, to support Parliament's public engagement and heritage objectives, and reduce risk to the collection. No decision has been taken about future Archives’ accommodation, but we do need to improve how we protect and manage the collection. We are also introducing (through a Transforming Archive Services project) a new web interface to the Archives catalogue, a range of new online services for users, and a barcode tracking system, which together will transform how we manage and monitor use of the collection; it will enable the us to implement more efficient management and retrieval, deliver customer service improvements, and collect detailed management information about collection usage which will be required to inform future decisions about collection care, digitisation priorities and future storage options.

As someone with some proven conservation skills or high-quality practical and creative hands-on experience working on arts and crafts based materials, you will provide key support to a new Pack & Track Project, which will improve the packaging and storage of the collection of 4 million unique, valuable, and sometimes fragile historic records in the Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster, barcode it, and enhance the catalogue.

You will work within project plan timescales and with archivists and collection care staff to ensure our records are adequately packaged. The work will include documenting, cleaning, and some in-situ conservation stabilisation, wrapping, measuring and making boxes/packages, labelling, and measuring expansion requirements. It will also involve barcoding our collections for the first time, working intensively with CALM and a newly- procured bar coding product, to enable more automated management of storage and records production.

For an informal chat, please contact Catherine Hardman or Lara Artemis on +44(0)20 7219 3074 or at archives [at] parliament.uk.

Since 2014 the Archives Accommodation Programme (AAP) has been considering options to improve the Parliamentary Archives’ accommodation, to support Parliament's public engagement and heritage objectives, and reduce risk to the collection. No decision has been taken about future Archives’ accommodation, but we do need to improve how we protect and manage the collection. We are also introducing (through a Transforming Archive Services project) a new web interface to the Archives catalogue, a range of new online services for users, and a barcode tracking system, which together will transform how we manage and monitor use of the collection; it will enable the us to implement more efficient management and retrieval, deliver customer service improvements, and collect detailed management information about collection usage which will be required to inform future decisions about collection care, digitisation priorities and future storage options.

As an experienced project manager, you will deliver a new Pack & Track Project, ensuring that all strands of the project activity are planned, resourced and delivered to established timescales. The project will be responsible for improving the packaging and storage of the collection of 4 million unique, valuable, and sometimes fragile historic records in the Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster, barcoding it, and enhancing the catalogue, as well as the procurement of an offsite-storage contract to house a proportion of the collection in the short and potentially long term. Working closely with colleagues in the Parliamentary Archives, you will be responsible for the integrity and coherence of the project, and act as the Archives' client in all matters relating to the facilities management of the Victoria Tower. You will develop and maintain the project environment working to maintain focus, enthusiasm, and momentum, as well as safeguarding the records at all times.

For this role, Lancaster University is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Research Services team within Digital Innovation and Research Services. You will be responsible for developing services, procedures, advice and training to support research data management across the institution. You will have a good understanding of research data lifecycle, excellent customer service skills, an enthusiastic approach towards improving services and ideally a background in STEM subjects.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for someone to play a key role in the implementation and development of a newly procured digital asset management and preservation system. The role sits within Library Services, focussing on digital archives a nd special collections, with overall Project Management and Business Analysis provided by UAL IT Services.

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

Every position within the University plays an important part in shaping future creative professionals, and impacts on the future of so many creative industries. Library Services is a University wide department delivering high quality services in support of teaching, learning and research.

Job Summary

About the job

Wellcome Collection (museum and library) are looking for a creative and experienced leader to manage their digital editorial content strategy, to develop and curate content that engages audiences online.

Additional info

As Digital Content Manager, you will lead the digital editorial team for wellcomecollection.org as Wellcome builds new global audiences and deepen engagement with our existing public and professional audiences. Working with researchers, artists and curators in a friendly and creative environment, you will explore topics as varied as the power of electricity, the relationship between graphic design and health, and the history of voguing. You will keep innovating and improving to build a free and unrestricted digital space where more people than ever can engage, be inspired and explore the connections between science, medicine, life and art.

You will:

evolve and implement a strategy for digital content (including social media and in-venue digital content) to guide, inspire, amuse and provoke a public and professional audience

manage the Digital Content team and oversee the production and promotion of timely, relevant content

create and manage relationships with external partners to increase the impact of our collections and activities

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sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 02 Oct 2017 10:42:47 +0000Vacancy for a Project Support Officer at BL Labs, British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-project-support-officer-at-bl-labs-british-library
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-project-support-officer-at-bl-labs-british-libraryThis is a great opportunity to provide project, administrative and communications support for the innovative and exciting British Library Labs project. The project has been encouraging researchers, artists, entrepreneurs and educators to work on innovative and exciting projects which use the Library's digital collections data for the last four years. The 14 month role is based within the Library's Digital Scholarship department specifically working with the Labs team to implement the third phase of their project which will be focusing on creating and implementing a business model to support those that want to use the library's digital collections for years to come.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyFri, 29 Sep 2017 10:59:43 +0000Vacancy for Research Services Assistant at Lancaster Universityhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-services-assistant-lancaster
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-services-assistant-lancasterLancaster University is looking for a Research Services Assistant to join the Digital Innovation and Research Services team at Lancaster University Library.

Under the guidance of Research and Scholarly Communications Manager, you will help deliver high quality research support to our academics and research students, with a focus on supporting research analytics and research data. You will work in a small but creative team who are passionate about providing a world class research support service.The Digital Innovation and Research Services look after and provide Research Data Management and Open Access support, Digital preservation support, all Library systems, and online digital services. The team works in a collaborative fashion where possible and support each other strongly.

This externally-funded post is part time (0.5 fte) and is available until 31 December 2018.For further information or an informal discussion, please get in touch with Hardy Schwamm at h.schwamm@lancaster.ac.uk or at 01524 94116.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 28 Sep 2017 12:55:57 +0000Vacancy for Senior Software Developer (Fixed Term) at the University of Cambridgehttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/senior-software-developer-cudl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/senior-software-developer-cudlCambridge University Library's Digital Initiatives and Strategy department is seeking to appoint a software developer, to join the team with two primary responsibilities: developing and maintaining software supporting core library activities, and working in the cultural heritage, digital humanities and wider digital scholarship space.

A major focus in the cultural heritage/digital humanities space is the ongoing development of the Cambridge University Digital Library (CUDL) platform. Successful applicants would be expected to play a major role in designing and implementing the evolution of the platform towards a linked open data core, with a modular UI able to address the challenge of creating digital representations of diverse content accurately and sustainably, while broadening the use of the platform to institutions beyond Cambridge.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 28 Sep 2017 12:41:17 +0000Vacancy for Web Archiving Assistant at The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/web-archiving-assistant-tna
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/web-archiving-assistant-tnaAbout the role

You'll be joining the Web Archiving Team which is responsible for archiving UK Central Government websites and social media feeds. The UK Government Web Archive (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/webarchive/) holds around 130TB of data and is growing at a rate of around 10TB each year. It contains archived versions of around 4,000 individual websites and over 100 YouTube and Twitter feeds. The public can access the web archive online free of charge.

You will support the web archiving process from beginning to end. In particular you will be responsible for undertaking quality assurance checks on archived websites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, pro-active team working in an exciting area and to make a real contribution to preserving this history of government on the web.

About you

You'll be a confident user of the internet and enthusiastic about all things digital and web based. You'll have an excellent eye for detail and the ability to describe complex issues clearly in writing. You'll be self-motivated and able to manage your own varied workload while working as part of small, busy team. You'll be keen to learn new skills and be eager to share your ideas about improving our service with other members of the team and the wider organization. You'll be prepared to represent the team on cross organization groups and at external events such as conferences.

Competencies

You'll be assessed against these competencies during the selection process:

Enthusiasm for all things web-based: a willingness to keep up to date with innovations in the web, developments in digital preservation and improving your own digital skills

Experience of digital service delivery, including an understanding of the complexities of managing, storing and giving access to data

Demonstrable ability to undertake repetitive tasks to a high level of accuracy

Excellent IT skills including proficiency in the use of MS Office, online databases, bug tracking software and an understanding of the performance of a variety of web browsers

Demonstrable ability to effectively manage own workload, work to tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities

Experience of contributing to the development and/or refinement of work processes

Demonstrable ability to work independently as well as having a proactive interest in sharing new ideas with the rest of the team

Desirable:

Demonstrable knowledge of the technologies related to web archiving.

Experience of digital archiving software tools and methodologies.

Demonstrable understanding of the customer base of the UKGWA and their needs.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 20 Sep 2017 10:35:26 +0000Two vacancies for Preservation Audio Engineer at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/two-preservation-audio-engineer-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/two-preservation-audio-engineer-bl Join the British Library on an exciting five-year project to save and share audio archives. The project, Unlocking our Sound Heritage, is part of the British Library’s Save our Sounds programme, and will digitally preserve almost half a million rare and unique recordings, establish a network of audio preservation centres across the UK and encourage more people to enjoy and earn from audio archives.

As a Preservation Audio Engineer, you will be responsible for the digitisation of sound recordings held on endangered media selected for the project, particularly ¼” open reel tape and cassette, and the creation of metadata relating to the transfer process.

You will have strong, demonstrable knowledge of obsolete sound carriers and current digital formats, a familiarity with audio recording, playback and transfer technologies, with demonstrable experience of professional audio archival work including the creation of metadata relating to digital audio resources and relevant education to degree level or equivalent professional experience in an archive.

There are two full time posts available for a fixed term period of 4.5 years or to 30th November 2022, whichever is soonest depending on the start date. These posts are part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project.FInd out more and apply

Join the British Library on an exciting five-year project to save and share audio archives. The project, Unlocking our Sound Heritage, is part of the British Library’s Save our Sounds programme, and will digitally preserve almost half a million rare and unique recordings, establish a network of audio preservation centres across the UK and encourage more people to enjoy and earn from audio archives.

As a Preservation Audio Engineer, you will be responsible for the digitisation of sound recordings held on endangered media selected for the project, particularly ¼” open reel tape and cassette, and the creation of metadata relating to the transfer process.

You will have strong, demonstrable knowledge of obsolete sound carriers and current digital formats, a familiarity with audio recording, playback and transfer technologies, with demonstrable experience of professional audio archival work including the creation of metadata relating to digital audio resources and relevant education to degree level or equivalent professional experience in an archive.

This is a part time, fixed term contract post for 4.5 years or to 30th November 2022, whichever is soonest depending on the start date. This post is part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project.

The position is located in the Mechanism Archives and Records Section, Registry, The Hague Branch. Under the supervision of the Chief Archivist, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the management of the digital records of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”) and the digital component of the Archives of the International Criminal Tribunals (i.e. the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”), the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“ICTY”) and the Mechanism).

Preservica is seeking an Agile Business Analyst/Product Owner who will be responsible for identifying how opportunities and concepts can be converted into innovative product initiatives and features. You will work within the product team to transform and shape Preservica to ultimately deliver upon the product vision.

The main duties include gathering, understanding and acting on requirements. This means being heavily involved during all stages of the production process including planning, designing, developing, testing and being responsible for supporting the team delivering accurately and on time.

Requirements

To be part of Preservica you need:

A well-rounded knowledge in software delivery and integration delivery, data storage or preservation knowledge is useful but not essential

The ability to work closely alongside developers; understand the technology, its capabilities and know what’s feasible

To work closely alongside the Product Manager and help turn high level requirements into deliverable product.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 13 Sep 2017 06:00:00 +0000Vacancy for Research Information Officer (Training and Support) at The University of Glasgowhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-information-officer-uofg
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-information-officer-uofgWork as part of the Research Information Team with particular emphasis on training and end user support for Research Data Management (RDM). Provide consultation services to the research community to implement strategies for the management and curation of both digital and/or print based research data throughout the project lifecycle. Develop services and support for the digital preservation of research datasets, cultural and business digital assets and Open Access across the University.

Ensure that researchers are able to store and manage their data in a seamless and secure fashion, enabling them to easily manage, manipulate, share and preserve their data either at the University or in a trusted repository elsewhere.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver research data management training courses to researchers and administrators, focussing on data management planning and data curation including customisation of the University of Glasgow advice within the DMPOnline tool. As systems are implemented provide training to relevant staff to take forward RDM support in a sustainable way.

Be a main point of contact for User Support for Research Data Management within the University providing advice and guidance.

Manage the University’s compliance with specific funding body requirements on Research Data Management, in particular the requirements of the EPSRC.

Work with researchers to ensure they are able to comply with data gathering exercises such as the Research Council UK annual research outcomes exercise. This will include entering research output information into a third party system on behalf of award holders and proactively checking that all relevant award holders make a return in order to minimise sanctions being applied to them.

Responsibility for dealing with enquiries about open access from across the University and advising staff and students on the actions required to comply with Research Funder and Research Excellence Framework open access requirements. This will include providing advice on, licensing and versioning and recording details of newly accepted publications on the University institutional repository ‘Enlighten’.

Develop and maintain a suite of web pages to support research data management activity within the University. Create advice and guidance for researchers on data management planning and best practice in RDM.

Collect and analyse requirements for the research data management (RDM) service exploring the current data management practices of academic and postdoctoral research staff and postgraduate research students across the University.

Contribute to the development of the University’s Data Registry, investigating workflows using metadata models to enhance the discoverability and preservation of data.

Gather intelligence on RDM developments across the sector and coordinate activity to engage the University in relevant national and international activities such as the Digital Curation Centre national data registry work.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Glasgow 2020 – A Global Vision

B1 Understanding of IT principles relating to data storage and security requirements

B2 Understanding of metadata standards and their application to research data

B3 A graduate level qualification in an information or data management related discipline

Skills

Essential

C1 Ability to review information from a wide range of sources and write clear and concise summaries

C2 Ability to deliver clear and relevant training courses

C3 Ability to take ownership of tasks and act independently in light of shifting priorities

C4 Excellent communication skills

C5 Ability to manage relationships effectively

C6 A customer-focussed attitude

Experience

Essential

E1 Experience of personal development in a similar or related role with the above qualifications or the ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 08 Sep 2017 11:05:39 +0000Two vacancies for Digital Project Manager at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxfordhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-pm-bodleian-libraries
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-pm-bodleian-librariesThe Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services (BDLSS) provide digital services for the students, researchers and staff of the University of Oxford. They are seeking two experienced digital project managers to manage a varied portfolio of projects led by BDLSS. Based in the BDLSS Digital Research team, the digital project managers will work with senior managers, librarians, researchers and software engineers to deliver key projects in support of research, teaching and learning at the University of Oxford. Current projects include ORA 4, an initiative to scope and build the next generation open access repository on the foundation of the Oxford Research Archive (ORA) and the William Henry Fox Talbot Catalogue Raisonne, an online database of early photography.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 25 Aug 2017 11:02:12 +0000Vacancy for Director at Scottish Council on Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/sca-director
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/sca-director*Last week to apply*

Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) provides leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. The SCA builds national and international partnerships, deliver strategic advice and research, and develop projects spanning stakeholder engagement, education, and quality improvement. Their vision is to lead Scotland’s archives and records management community in order to inspire and inform the nation. The organisation is now looking for a Director to build on the strategic direction of SCA, further strengthen partnership working within the sector and beyond, and develop services and realise their full potential for users.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 22 Aug 2017 10:29:00 +0000Vacancy for Research Fellow in Digital Archiving with University of Sussexhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-research-fellow-in-digital-archiving-with-university-of-sussex-2
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-research-fellow-in-digital-archiving-with-university-of-sussex-2The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Digital Archiving to work on a new AHRC Leadership Fellows project, ‘Global Bethlehem, 1860-1930’. The successful candidate will join a team of scholars and artists engaged in a ground-breaking project that documents the development of a small but iconic Palestinian town in tandem with its global diaspora.
]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyThu, 17 Aug 2017 12:59:00 +0000Vacancy for Archivist and Records Manager at Unileverhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/arm-unilever
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/arm-unileverMAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Due to growth in the team, Unilever has a vacancy for an Archivist and Records Manager within the Archive and Records Management (UARM) team. Part of the Central Marketing and Communications Office, UARM are the team that manage Unilever’s information past, present and future. Reporting to the UARM Service Operations Manager, the Archivist and Records Manager plays a key role in helping to deliver UARM’s comprehensive and successful Archives and Records Management service, the high standard of which has been recognised by The National Archives, and recognised as being of international significance through the award of ‘Designated Status’ by the Arts Council England for the Unilever and United Africa Company collections. The role will involve business partnering various functions across the UK and Ireland including Human Resources and Communications, travelling to various locations, to promote and provide advice on archives, records management and legislative requirements. The Archivist and Records Manager will also work closely with other members of the UARM team sharing their expertise on UARM projects.

With an appropriate qualification and experience in Archives and Records Management, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of issues relating to the short, long and permanent management of records regardless of format. Self-motivation, excellent communication and organisational skills are all essential for this challenging role whilst experience in managing people would be desirable. You will also be expected to have a good knowledge of the legislation underpinning Archives and Records Management in the business sector.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead management of CALM system

Lead management of Oral History Programme

To catalogue assigned collections to in-house and international standards

Accessions and appraisal management

Assign, monitor and evaluate the daily work of the support and project staff, provide coaching and training where required

Increase awareness of UARM and advocate for the service via advice, training sessions, presentations and events

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 17 Aug 2017 09:22:37 +0000Vacancy for Part-time Storage and Preservation Coordinator with Wellcome Collectionhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-part-time-storage-and-preservation-coordinator-with-wellcome-collection
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-part-time-storage-and-preservation-coordinator-with-wellcome-collectionWellcome are looking for an enthusiastic and pragmatic Storage and Preservation Coordinator to join Wellcome Collection’s Conservation and Collection Care team. In this role, the successful candidate will work with colleagues to ensure the safe handling and preservation of the varied library, archive and object mixed media collections. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management and security of Wellcome's storage facilities, and will implement collection care initiatives, policies and procedures relating to environmental conditions, storage, access, tracking and packing.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyFri, 11 Aug 2017 08:24:57 +0000Vacancy for Librarian (Senior Digital Collections Specialist) with the Library of Congresshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-librarian-senior-digital-collections-specialist-with-the-library-of-congress
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-librarian-senior-digital-collections-specialist-with-the-library-of-congressThe Library of Congress are looking for a Senior Digital Collections Specialist. This position is located within the Technology Policy Directorate in Library Services, reporting to the Head, Digital Content Management Section of the Digital Collections Management and Services Division. The Digital Content Management Section is responsible for providing digital acquisitions support to Library Services, and for the lifecycle management of digital collections that are not otherwise under the care of a custodial division. The section also is responsible for managing the Library's web archiving program and collections, and provides advice and assistance to the Law Library as needed. Digital Content Management Section staff collaborates with other Library curatorial units, technical staff, and external organizations to establish best practices, implement new and streamline existing digital workflows, identify digital content management problems, and propose solutions for the content within the scope of the section.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyFri, 11 Aug 2017 08:18:18 +0000Vacancy for a Senior Digital Archivist at The National Library of New Zealandhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-senior-digital-archivist-at-the-national-library-of-new-zealand
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-senior-digital-archivist-at-the-national-library-of-new-zealandAre you passionate about supporting the researcher of the future?

Are you experienced in collecting, storing and providing access to born-digital content?

Do you have a track record of exploring and innovating with digital collecting tools and technologies?

The work at The National Library of New Zealand is all about collecting, storing and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand. In the Digital Collections Services Team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders by helping to manage contemporary born-digital collections for the future.

The Senior Digital Archivist is a significant role that supports and improves the Library's efforts to collect and manage the born digital documentary heritage and tonga that is important to research in New Zealand.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 08 Aug 2017 11:21:10 +0000Vacancy for a Project Archivist at the Weston Library, University of Oxfordhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-project-archivist-at-the-weston-library-university-of-oxford
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-project-archivist-at-the-weston-library-university-of-oxfordBodleian Libraries are looking for a qualified archivist with a passion for making collections accessible. Based at the recently refurbished Weston Library in central Oxford, the successful candidate will join a large team of archivists, archives assistant and volunteers in the Bodleian’s Special Collections department. Working largely independently, the successful candidate will undertake a series of cataloguing projects according to 'more product less process' principles, produce project plans and project costings and take responsibility for the day-to-day care and security of the collections. The succesful candidate will also encourage use and awareness of the collections through various means including seminars, events, blogging etc. and present collections and projects to senior university officers and visiting VIPs as required.
]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 08 Aug 2017 11:12:45 +0000Vacancy for Technology Strategy Leader at University of Yorkhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/tech-strategy-leader-uni-of-york
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/tech-strategy-leader-uni-of-yorkRole Description:

Applications are invited for the role of Technology Strategy Leader in the Library & Archives.

You will be the lead developer in a team which maintains and enhances the systems that support the services of Library & Archives. The main systems managed by the team are:

You will play an important role in helping to shape the vision and direction of our digital repository infrastructure and services. Our digital repository is currently branded as York Digital Library and allows us to showcase ground-breaking digital archives projects which are developed in collaboration with academic and research staff.

Essential qualifications required:

Graduate or 5 years minimum professional experience with a formal professional qualification relevant to the role (or experiential equivalent).

You will therefore be an excellent communicator, with experience of motivating, organising and coordinating the work of a small team of developers, and be capable of gathering user requirements and needs analyses from stakeholders in order to deliver appropriate technical solutions. Your technical skills will include:

High level of competency in software development in Ruby and/or Java, or an allied programming language

Current web application development using HTML5, Javascript, CSS and Web development frameworks, eg. Rails

Working with and designing databases and structured data, such as SQL, RDF, XML or JSON

You will also need to have some experience of leading and managing projects, possess the ability to think strategically and be able to demonstrate flexibility and innovation.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday and is available immediately on an open contract. The Information Services Directorate operates a flexi-time scheme which allows for flexible working whilst ensuring operational requirements are fulfilled.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Liz Waller, Deputy Director of Information, liz.waller@york.ac.uk, 01904 323868.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday, 25th September.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 02 Aug 2017 07:44:01 +0000Vacancy for Head of Division in the Information Governance Division at European Central Bankhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-division-ecb
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-division-ecbThe European Central Bank is looking for a Head of Division in the Information Governance Division (formerly known as Information Management Services Division) of the bank for a 2 year - fixed term period till December 2019.

Domesday Book. Shakespeare’s will. Tweets from Downing Street. War time records. These are just some of the 11 million items held by The National Archives. With a collection like this – the largest in the world – The National Archives wants to make sure that it’s available and accessible to an increasing digital audience. As a Digital Development Officer, you’ll help drive the digital offer forward in a team that’s growing, and in an organisation that offers great support and exceptional benefits.

About the role

Archives Sector Development is the main focus for the organisation with four teams working closely together to achieve their goals. Your future team, Collections and Audience Insight, works to gather data from across the Archives sector to ensure the availability, the use and reuse of archive collections. The role will involve maintaining, reviewing and supporting the development of current and future information systems and resources. You will liaise with colleagues across the organisation and other archives sectors, as well as establishing and sustaining partnerships to improve the accessibility of archives to benefit all audiences. The National Archives aspires to be connected, informed, innovative, challenging and supportive, and to deliver excellent and cost-effective services and programmes that benefit archive services and their users, and improve the archival health of the nation.

About you

You will need to have good research and analytical skills, including data analysis, with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. You'll also need to demonstrate a keen interest in the preservation of archives' information and a familiarity with online collection systems.

Competencies

You will be assessed against these competencies during the selection process:

Demonstrable interest in the preservation and effective management of archives and information, and the ability to articulate the value of archives;

Good knowledge of archival cataloguing practice and of current and emerging archival standards (e.g. ISAD(G), Records in Context) in a digital environment;

Familiarity with online collections systems such as Discovery and the ability to think creatively about archival processes in context of current and emerging digital methods;

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 01 Aug 2017 07:48:47 +0000Vacancy for Disc Imaging Technician, Digital Preservation at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/disk-imaging-tech-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/disk-imaging-tech-blWould you like to help preserve the UK’s digital cultural memory?

This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure that the British Library’s digital collections are preserved for future generations. As Disc Imaging Technician at the Boston Spa site in Yorkshire, you will be part of a dynamic team and work on the Flashback Project to safeguard legacy digital content acquired on handheld media. Using modern tools and workflows in a custom-built digital preservation unit, you will help rescue digital collection content stored on handheld media and transfer it to a secure environment for preservation and later access.

Managing five team members, four miles of private fibre across Edinburgh, three data centres, two petabytes of storage and one hundred servers, the National Library of Scotland is seeking a talented manager to lead the development and operations of its growing IT Infrastructure, including responsibility for storing and safeguarding digital collections, cyber security, procurement, and business continuity.

This position reports to the Director, Technology Policy, in Library Services and is responsible for leading the newly established Digital Collections Management & Services Division. The division is responsible for providing support for the full lifecycle management of digital collections. This includes executing digitization projects using in-house or contractor digitization services. Digital Collection Management & Services staff collaborate with Library curatorial units, technical staff, and cross-service unit organizations to establish policies, implement new and streamline existing digital workflows, identify digital content management problems and propose solutions, provide training, and communicate best practices.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) project’s goal is to take a systemic approach that introduces and institutionalizes Electronic Content Management (including systems, policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and governance), providing improved search functionality, document and records management, archives management, content management, content reuse and repurposing, and collaboration across UNICEF. As additional benefit it seeks to reduce risks, improve usability of tools, provide significant savings, enable new organizational capabilities and comply with several audit recommendations. These goals will be implemented in keeping with the organizational strategy and information management requirements of stakeholders in various business areas.

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sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 14 Jul 2017 07:16:02 +0000Vacancy for Digital Library Developer at LSE Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-lib-dev-lse
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-lib-dev-lseLSE Library is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled developer to take forward a range of innovative work devoted to making available its world-class social science collections via its online Digital Library. As a National Research Library, the Library is dedicated to expanding its digital presence, promoting its online collections and ensuring their long-term preservation. The Digital Library Developer will play a key role in selecting, implementing and developing systems and software to enable this.

Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent in computer science, library science or a related discipline, or have significant demonstrable experience. They should also have good working knowledge and practical understanding of web development languages such as HTML, HTML5, Javascript or CSS. Experience in software development, ideally in several programming languages, and specifically in Ruby using the Ruby on Rails framework is desirable but not essential.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 10 Jul 2017 08:54:19 +0000Two Principal Software Engineer vacancies at the British Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/software-engs-bl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/software-engs-blAs a Principal Software Engineer, you will work as part of the Application Development team on the British Library's exciting new and existing platforms, both designing and implementing new systems and also developing enhancements to both our customer facing web based systems and backend systems.

For the first two years you will be working on the new Public Lending Rights project to integrate and re-write the existing PLR applications using the latest development methodologies and tools, aligning it to the British Library Technical Infrastructure standards.

Under the PLR system in the UK, payment is made from government funds to authors, illustrators and other contributors whose books are borrowed from public libraries. Payments are made annually on the basis of loans data collected from a sample of public libraries in the UK. The Irish Public Lending Remuneration (PLR) system covers all libraries in the Republic of Ireland and operates in a similar way but using differing components.

As a Principal Engineer you will be heavily involved in using your experience in shaping the tools, direction and infrastructure required to deliver the project. Your skills, ideas and experience will be invaluable in the delivery of this system.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 04 Jul 2017 12:11:55 +0000The National Library of Ireland tender for Web Archiving serviceshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/nli-tender-for-web-archiving
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/nli-tender-for-web-archivingThe mission of the National Library of Ireland (NLI) is to collect, protect and make available the recorded memory of Ireland. The NLI is requesting tenders for the provision of a domain crawl of the Irish web space.

The NLI has been carrying out selective web archiving since 2011 and now wishes to carry out an extensive crawl of the publicly accessible Irish domain. The service provider will be required to include websites that belong to the .ie domain, other websites that can be identified as hosted within Ireland or are of Irish interest and to identify where possible Irish language sites.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 04 Jul 2017 09:15:46 +0000Vacancy for a Research Data Specialist with Digital Repository of Irelandhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-research-data-specialist-with-digital-repository-of-ireland
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-research-data-specialist-with-digital-repository-of-irelandDRI is hiring a Research Data Specialist to lead the planning, development, and delivery of research data management capacity, and prepare the DRI to offer research data archiving and preservation to our stakeholders.

For more information and to apply, see the vacancy page. The closing date for applications is 24 July 2017. The post must be taken up no later than 1 October 2017 and is fixed-term for 12 months.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyFri, 30 Jun 2017 08:35:47 +0000Vacancy for a Special Collections and Archives Manager with the University of Kenthttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-special-collections-and-archives-manager-with-the-university-of-kent
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-a-special-collections-and-archives-manager-with-the-university-of-kentThe University of Kent is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a creative mind set to take up a new role as Special Collections and Archives Manager responsible for the strategic development of Special Collections and Archives.

The post holder will provide departmental and institutional leadership so that the university's special collections and archives are trusted, enriching and accessible to all. Working with academic, consortial and regional partners, the post holder will - through their considerable knowledge, skills and expertise - build service resilience, develop professional capacity and create demonstrable impact across research, education and engagement agendas at the University of Kent.

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sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyThu, 29 Jun 2017 07:31:07 +0000Vacancy for Archives Manager in Global Communications with HSBC Hong Konghttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-archives-manager-in-global-communications-with-hsbc-hong-kong
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-archives-manager-in-global-communications-with-hsbc-hong-kongHSBC are looking for an Archives Manager in Global Communications to provide strategic and hands on management for the Hong Kong archive collection including cataloguing of new archives, managing and implementing large scale complex projects to tackle data quality, digitization and preservation issues.

The main responsibilities will include:

Provide significant input on strategic collection development in Asia, with particular responsibility for the selection, transfer and custody of historical records from the business in Hong Kong.

Supervise and coach team members in collecting, cataloguing, conservation programmes.

Provide an enquiry and research service regarding HSBC's history.

Support tours, presentations, events and other programmes at the Hong Kong Archive Centre to drive engagement with clients, employees, shareholders, dignitaries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Take an active role in projects to communicate HSBC’s history, including exhibitions, history books, digital curation, educational projects, museum partnerships.

Actively contribute to the development of policies, procedures and systems across the Global Archives function, for example close integration with Records Management, participation in the Digital Archives programme.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyWed, 28 Jun 2017 14:48:15 +0000Vacancy for Systems Librarian at the National Library of Ireland https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-systems-librarian-at-the-national-library-of-ireland
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-systems-librarian-at-the-national-library-of-irelandThe National Library of Ireland is seeking a talented, self-motivated Systems Librarian to work in its Digital Collections Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join the NLI's Digital Collections team to provide innovative library services, to ensure access to the NLI's extensive range of digital collections and to contribute to the development of this rich resource.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 27 Jun 2017 10:44:59 +0000Vacancy for Research Data Librarian (Systems) at the University of Bathhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-data-librarian-bath
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/research-data-librarian-bathThe University of Bath seeks a skilled systems developer with proven data expertise and a passion for open science, to join the Research Data Service within the University of Bath Library.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyMon, 19 Jun 2017 12:39:31 +0000UNHCR Request for Proposal: For the Provision of Digital Preservation Systemhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/rfp-unhcr-digital-preservation-system
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/rfp-unhcr-digital-preservation-systemThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Records and Archives Section based in Geneva, invites qualified service providers to make a firm offer for the establishment of service contract for the provision of Digital Preservation as a Service (DPAAS) aligned with ISO 14721 deployed in a ISO 27001 certified managed Cloud solution that is regularly audited delivering a compliant and cost effective storage solution for data archiving requirements. The point of access for the material will be via our ADLIB catalogue. We also envisage integrations with key systems within UNHCR.

UNHCR may award service contract with initial duration of three (3) years, potentially extendable for additional one (1) year and one (1) year period.

Cambridge University Library's Digital Initiatives and Strategy department is seeking to appoint two software engineers or computer scientists to expand its software development team.

The software development team has two primary responsibilities: developing and maintaining software supporting core library activities, and working in the cultural heritage, digital humanities and wider digital scholarship space.

A major focus in the cultural heritage/digital humanities space is the ongoing development of the Cambridge University Digital Library platform (https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk). Successful applicants would be expected to play a major role in designing and implementing the evolution of the platform towards a linked open data core, with a modular UI able to address the challenge of creating digital representations of diverse content accurately and sustainably, while broadening the use of the platform to institutions beyond Cambridge.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 15 Jun 2017 13:47:21 +0000Vacancy for Research Fellow in Digital Archiving with University of Sussexhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-research-fellow-in-digital-archiving-with-university-of-sussex
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-research-fellow-in-digital-archiving-with-university-of-sussexThe University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Digital Archiving to work on a new AHRC Leadership Fellows project, ‘Global Bethlehem, 1860-1930’. The successful candidate will join a team of scholars and artists engaged in a ground-breaking project that documents the development of a small but iconic Palestinian town in tandem with its global diaspora.
]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 06 Jun 2017 12:59:43 +0000Job Opening: Executive Director of the Open Preservation Foundationhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/exec-director-opf
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/exec-director-opfThe Open Preservation Foundation is looking for an experienced, motivated and visionary leader to fill the position of Executive Director. The Foundation is an international not for profit membership organisation providing open source digital preservation technology and knowledge to memory institutions around the world.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 31 May 2017 14:11:00 +0000Vacancy for Head of Digital Research at The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-digital-research-vacancy-at-the-national-archives
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-digital-research-vacancy-at-the-national-archivesAbout the role

The National Archives has set itself the ambition of becoming a digital archive by instinct and design. The digital strategy takes this forward through the notion of a disruptive archive which positively reimagines established archival practice, and develops new ways of solving core digital challenges. You will develop a research programme to progress this vision, to answer key questions for TNA and the Archives Sector around digital archival practice and delivery. You will understand and navigate through the funding landscape, identifying key funders (RCUK and others) to build relations at a senior level to articulate priorities around digital archiving, whilst taking a key role in coordinating digitally focused research bids. You will also build key collaborative relationships with academic partners and undertake horizon scanning of the research landscape, tracking and engaging with relevant research projects nationally and internationally. You will also recognise the importance of developing an evidence base for our research into digital archiving and will lead on the development of methods for measuring impact.

About you

As someone who will be mentoring and managing a team of researchers, as well as leading on digital programing across the organisation, you’ll need to be a natural at inspiring and engaging the people you work with. You will also have the confidence to engage broadly with external stakeholders and partners. Your background and knowledge of digital research, relevant in the context of a memory institution such as The National Archives, will gain you the respect you need to deliver an inspiring digital research programme. You combine strategic leadership with a solid understanding of the digital research landscape as well as the tools and technologies that will underpin the development of a digital research programme. You will come with a strong track record in digital research, a doctorate in a discipline relevant to our digital research agenda, and demonstrable experience of relationship development at a senior level with the academic and research sectors.

Competencies

We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:

A doctorate in a discipline of relevance to The National Archives digital research agenda, or equivalent experience

Substantive experience in digital research either within academia or the cultural heritage sector.

Proven credibility and authority at a senior level with the digital academic and research-related sectors.

Demonstrable experience of relationship development at a senior level with the academic and research sectors.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the presence and confidence to represent The National Archives at a senior level.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills, able to interact and build relationships and networks with a range of audiences up to a senior level, both internally and externally.

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to manage challenge with firmness, sensitivity and diplomacy.

The Directorate General Secretariat of the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking applications from recent graduates in librarianship, archives and/or records management to participate in a traineeship in its Information Management Services Division (IMS) for an initial period of up to six months.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 17 May 2017 14:25:02 +0000Vacancy for City of Culture Digital Archive Software Developer at University of Hullhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archive-software-dev-hull
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-archive-software-dev-hullThe University Library for the University of Hull operates from the Brynmor Jones Library on the University’s Hull campus and the Hull History Centre in the City Centre. The University Library seeks to be at the heart of the success of the University through the services it provides to students, staff and the wider community. We are concerned with the development of library and archival collections in print and digital forms, with the University’s own digital content, and with both curating this material for ongoing use and making it available through appropriate channels as easily and effectively as possible.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 04 May 2017 08:22:58 +0000Vacancy for Security and Information Risk Advisor with National Records of Scotland (ref IRC42012)https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/security-and-information-risk-advisor-nrs
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/security-and-information-risk-advisor-nrs

The Security and Information Risk Advisor is a key role in the Scotland’s Census programme, providing security advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders in a business context. This includes:

Providing a focal point for resolution of security and information risk matters

Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks and providing advice on options to mitigate those risks

Advising risk owners and other stakeholders on the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 03 May 2017 14:24:59 +0000Vacancy for Director of ICT with National Records of Scotland (ref IRC45693)https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/director-ict
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/director-ictThe National Records of Scotland (NRS) is currently seeking applications for a Director of ICT based in Edinburgh. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will be invited to the assessments.

NRS is looking for an experienced and talented individual to lead the transformation of our ICT services which are fundamental to their success. National Records of Scotland plays a crucial role in Scotland’s public sector landscape - taking Scotland’s Census and preparing for the next one in 2021; they will produce statistics about Scotland’s population that underpin policy and spending decisions; and look after the nation’s archives, which include the records of the courts and government, increasingly in digital form. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead on the development and implementation of an ICT Strategy and delivery framework. You will drive forward the transformation of our ICT services, moving away from legacy systems and putting in place solutions which will deliver effective, efficient and flexible ICT across our business services.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 03 May 2017 14:12:39 +0000Digitisation Support Officer post with Wellcomehttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digitisation-support-officer-post-with-wellcome
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digitisation-support-officer-post-with-wellcomeWellcome are looking for a Digitisation Support Officer to carry out assessment, preparation, cataloguing and retrievals for the digitisation of Wellcome Collection materials.

In this role, you will be part of a team developing a world-class online resource for the history of medicine by digitising a substantial proportion of our holdings and making the content freely available on the web.

In this job, you’ll be a vital part of Wellcome. You’ll help us to achieve our aims. You’ll join people with different backgrounds and different perspectives who work together to produce great results. We know that diversity creates inspired thinking, and we support it in a working culture of inclusion and equality.

This is a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2018. Interviews will be held 9 May 2017.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 25 Apr 2017 08:33:38 +0000Digital Archivist post for Hull City of Culture https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/city-of-culture-dig-arch
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/city-of-culture-dig-archThe University of Hull is seeking to appoint a Digital Archivist, to work with colleagues in the University Archives, Hull City Council and Hull 2017 to create an archive of Hull City of Culture. With much of this content expected to be digital in format the project will utilise the University’s existing digital repository platform (Hydra). The post holder, will be a qualified archivist with experience of handling and processing born-digital archives.

Hull was awarded UK City of Culture 2017 in November 2013. The year has been a remarkable success so far with a huge surge in engagement across the city with shows selling out, venues reporting large increase in visitors – the city has emerged from the shadows and so much more is planned. As City of Culture Digital Archivist you can be central to a key legacy element an archive that captures the how and why of what is a transformational period in the city’s history.

This post will be based at the Hull History Centre, but is expected work with colleagues in the University Library, University ICT and with colleagues in the City of Culture team, building on established links and infrastructure. The post holder will also contribute to a toolkit providing guidance and support, for the first time, for similar cultural festivals.

The post holder will take responsibility for the development of the archive, including the creation of appraisal and retention guidelines and the negotiating of appropriate levels of access to the material. Work has started to identify key series of records that we may wish to retain permanently that reflect the business, artistic and the public response to the programme of events and activities. The post holder will work alongside the project software developer to implement Archivematica software for the processing and management of born-digital archives and to wider collections management policies and practices.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000Job opportunity: Digital Preservation Manager, National Library of New Zealandhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dp-manager-nlnz
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dp-manager-nlnzThe National Library of New Zealand is looking for an experienced Digital Preservation Manager to lead its digital preservation programme.

Applicants from anywhere in the world will be considered.

You will lead a team of 7 staff within the Preservation Research & Consultancy team and be responsible for:

leading the strategic and operational management of the Library's digital preservation programme to develop a world class approach to the collecting and long term preservation of digital collections for the Library

championing digital preservation issues in the Department as well as nationally and internationally

contributing to the development of the strategic direction of the National Library with particular emphasis on the Library's digital collection building, preservation and access roles

working closely with digital preservation stakeholders in the National Library and Archives New Zealand, related teams within the department and vendors engaged in the digital preservation programme.

This is the primary operational management role within Preservation Research & Consultancy with responsibility for the overall day-to-day operations of the NDHA environment.

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

The National Library of New Zealand sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department's centre for information management comprising Archives New Zealand and Government Information Services as well as the National Library of New Zealand.

You will have substantial practical experience in digital preservation theory and practice with particular emphasis on digital collections in libraries, museums, archives or special collections.

You will be an experienced people manager and ideally you will have a tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science or information science or its equivalent.

If you want to join a team of smart, committed people who do spectacular work for New Zealand - then this might be the right job for you.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 11 Apr 2017 14:02:50 +0000Vacancy for Library Digital Scholarship Developer at the University of Edinburghhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-library-digital-scholarship-developer-at-the-university-of-edinburgh
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/vacancy-for-library-digital-scholarship-developer-at-the-university-of-edinburghThis is a forward-looking, transformative role for an individual with a passion for a range of cutting-edge activities within digital scholarship. Your role will include building new digital collections, developing services in support of research, teaching and learning, and managing digital projects.

You will collaborate with academics and partners nationally and internationally, as well as Library staff responsible for metadata creation, data curation, and collection development. You will be based in the Library Digital Development team within Library and University Collections.

You will have experience working with databases e.g. MySql, scripting languages e.g. Python, and development tools e.g. Git. The applicant should be familiar with, or willing to learn, some of the following platforms/languages: PHP, NodeJS, Javascript; HTML & CSS; Linux/Unix.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 3rd April 2017. This post is offered on a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term basis for 9 months.

]]>sharon.mcmeekin@dpconline.org (Sharon McMeekin)Job VacancyFri, 24 Mar 2017 14:44:45 +0000Vacancy for Digital Preservation Sales Executive UK/EMEA with Preservicahttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservica-sales-exec
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservica-sales-execAs part of Preservica's continued expansion, the team is looking for an experienced UK/EMEA Sales Executive to join a growing team and be responsible for selling a portfolio of Preservica solutions including:

You will be responsible for new business sales in specific account territories. You will manage all aspects of the sales process and work alongside the Preservica marketing team to convert inbound prospect enquiries into new customers. Attention to understanding the business drivers of various types of institutions, and to navigate both Public sector and Corporate buying processes, along with the ability to grasp and translate technical capabilities into benefits is crucial.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 22 Mar 2017 13:25:56 +0000Vacancy for Systems Integration Engineer at Preservicahttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservica-sie
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/preservica-sieAs part of Preservica's continued expansion, the team is looking for a Systems Integration Engineer who is a talented customer focused professional with good interpersonal skills. This is a hands-on role that requires a combination of both technical and organizational / inter-personal skills. The role reports to the Delivery Project Manager and the ideal candidate will live within commuting distance of Abingdon.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 22 Mar 2017 11:29:18 +0000Vacancy for Freelance Digitisation Assistant with Unilever Archives and Records Managementhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/unilever-dig-assistant
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/unilever-dig-assistantUnilever Archives & Records Management require a freelance/self-employed Digitisation Assistant to work on an exciting digitisation project. The post holder will be based at Unilever Archives & Records Management in Port Sunlight (between Liverpool and Chester):

Freelance/Self-employed

2 months full time (40 days)

Start Date: Required ASAP

This role will involve the preparation of archive materials for scanning, digitisation of archive material and preparation and recording of metadata. You will need an eye for detail and technical and IT competency. The post will be responsible to the Archivist & Records Manager responsible for the delivery of the project.

Building on our award-winning experience in digital preservation, The National Archives has developed a new Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) system to acquire, store and preserve our rapidly increasing digital collection. Operating at petabyte-scale, this system will ensure the long-term preservation of the UK government’s records. Records such as government websites, the records of significant public inquiries, the decisions and deliberation of senior officials, ministers and prime ministers and the nation’s digitised history from the 11th to the early 21st century are all to be preserved in the system.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 16 Mar 2017 10:02:22 +0000Vacancy for Senior Developer (DROID) at The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/driod-dev-tna
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/driod-dev-tnaBuilding on its award-winning experience in digital preservation, The National Archives has developed a new Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) system to acquire, store and preserve our rapidly increasing digital collection. Operating at petabyte-scale, this system will ensure the long-term preservation of the UK government’s records. Records such as government websites, the records of significant public inquiries, the decisions and deliberation of senior officials, ministers and prime ministers and the nation’s digitised history from the 11th to the early 21st century are all to be preserved in the system.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 16 Mar 2017 09:55:30 +0000Traineeships in the Information Management Services Division, European Central Bankhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ecb-traineeships
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/ecb-traineeshipsThe Directorate General Secretariat of the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking applications from recent graduates in librarianship, archives and/or records management to participate in a traineeship in its Information Management Services Division (IMS) for an initial period of up to six months.

IMS is responsible for the following tasks:

developing, maintaining and guiding the implementation of information management policies and procedures, and providing records management services, including in the area of data protection;

managing the ECB’s physical and electronic archives and arranging for the disclosure of archived information when required, as well as the disposal of information in accordance with the ECB’s information retention policy;

managing the ECB library and providing staff with print and electronic publications and information services;

supporting the further development of enterprise content management and coordinating the selection of systems and tools for: (i) the archives and library, (ii) collaboration, and (iii) document and records management;

providing related practical training, maintenance and support for the ECB, the Eurosystem, the European System of Central Banks, the European Systemic Risk Board and the Single Supervisory Mechanism.

The Division is divided into four teams: Archives, Library, Information Management Policy and Records Management, and Information Management Solutions.

As a Trainee, you will contribute to a selection of the following tasks carried out by the Library, Archives, and Information Management Policy and Records Management teams, according to your expertise:

assisting in developing and updating the ECB’s information management policies, procedures and guidelines;

streamlining and raising awareness of staff guidance material in order to encourage adherence to the ECB’s information management policies and procedures;

compiling an inventory of the ECB’s information-holding systems and helping to assess their compliance with the ECB’s information management policies and procedures;

quantitative and qualitative monitoring and reporting on information management practices;

a bachelor’s level qualification in librarianship, information, archives and/or records management or, if your first degree is not in this field, a postgraduate diploma, master’s or higher degree ̶ or enrolment in such postgraduate studies ̶ in any of these subjects;

an advanced command of English;

a moderate command of at least one other official language of the EU;

a working knowledge of MS Office, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

ideally, knowledge of document management systems, such as OpenText Livelink;

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyWed, 15 Mar 2017 09:16:51 +0000Software Developer Higher Apprenticeship at The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/tna-apprenticeship
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/tna-apprenticeshipWhat will people in the future know about us today? When so much of what’s happening is digital, we need digital archives to keep what’s important.

The National Archives, is looking for apprentices, to help solve the challenge of digital archiving for the future. These roles are positioned as an aspirational alternative to University – combining hands on learning and development, with training at the new National College for Digital Skills.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 10 Mar 2017 09:59:55 +0000The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand are looking for 2 Digital Preservation Process Administratorshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/the-department-of-internal-affairs-in-new-zealand-are-looking-for-2-digital-preservation-process-administrators
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/the-department-of-internal-affairs-in-new-zealand-are-looking-for-2-digital-preservation-process-administratorsWorking at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Archives New Zealand sits within the Information and Knowledge Services branch, the Department's epicentre of information management, culture and heritage. Our branch is all about collecting, storing and preserving important things that are precious to New Zealand.

Working with a small team your role will be critical in supporting the smooth transfer of digital information into the government digital archive and ensuring it is available for future generations.

Specifically, you will:

Manage business configuration settings for the digital preservation system

Manage the preservation system content according to business needs

Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders to further the effectiveness of the government digital archive

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyThu, 09 Mar 2017 10:32:47 +0000New Academic Posts at Department of Digital Humanities, Kings College London https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/academic-posts-kcl
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/academic-posts-kclKing’s College London is making a significant investment in the Department of Digital Humanities as part of an ambitious programme of growth in existing and emergent research areas and expansion in student numbers across its five MA programmes and the BA Digital Culture. They are seeking to recruit exceptional candidates to join the Department no later than 1st September, who can enthuse and inspire our students, conduct world-leading research, and contribute to the life and reputation of the Department through academic leadership and public engagement.
]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 03 Mar 2017 12:10:08 +0000Digital Preservation Manager (maternity cover) vacancy at University of Sheffield Libraryhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dp-manager-sheffield
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dp-manager-sheffield

Job Reference Number: UOS015531

Contract Type: Fixed-term to 9 March 2018

Working Pattern: Part-time 28 hours per week

Faculty: Professional Services

Department: The University Library

Salary: Grade 7

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and working closely with colleagues across the University, the Digital Preservation Manager will lead, support and advocate for a strategic approach to the ongoing development of the University's sustainable and robust digital preservation programme.

Historic Environment Scotland is advertising an opportunity for Head of IT within its IT Division. This is a permanent position based at the Head Offices in Edinburgh. You will lead the IT function, with overall accountability for delivery, performance, and service improvement of IT services.

Historic Environment Scotland is advertising an opportunity for Chief Technology Officer within its IT Division. This is a permanent position based at the Head Offices in Edinburgh. You will be accountable for HES technology strategy, technology architecture and design and architecture governance across Historic Environment Scotland.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 23 Feb 2017 10:01:41 +0000The National Archives of Ireland Request for Tender: Digital Preparation and Image Generation and Managementhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/the-national-archives-of-ireland-request-for-tender-digital-preparation-and-image-generation-and-management
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/the-national-archives-of-ireland-request-for-tender-digital-preparation-and-image-generation-and-managementIn line with the current strategic plan the National Archives of Ireland is transitioning a number of its services from analogue to digital. This includes the creation of digital collections to be published on its main website and also to generate digital surrogates of departmental records. The National Archives requires service providers to undertake a range of digital preparation and image generation and management activities.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyFri, 17 Feb 2017 14:59:10 +0000Head of Digital Archiving, vacancy at The National Archiveshttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-digital-archiving-tna
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/head-of-digital-archiving-tnaWhat will the future know of today? Archives, as the homes for our collective memories, are in the future business.

The National Archives is the archive of government, archives sector lead and one of the world’s leading digital archives. We play a crucial role. Archives Inspire, our business strategy, identifies digital as our biggest strategic challenge. Our digital strategy sets out the ambition to move from being a first-generation to a second generation digital archive. Your role is to shape, design, develop and deliver this disruptive digital archive.

You will take a leading role in implementing our Digital Strategy. As a senior leader in the organisation you will also foster a wider cultural change, so we become a digital archive ‘by instinct and design’.

What will the future know of today? Archives, as the homes for our collective memories, are in the future business. The National Archives is the archive of government, archives sector lead and one of the world’s leading digital archives. We play a crucial role. Archives Inspire, our business strategy, sets the ambition to change how people think about archives. It identifies digital as our biggest strategic challenge as well as presenting us with huge opportunities to engage people with our collections in new ways.

Your role is to shape, design, develop and deliver the digital services we provide, in particular our website nationalarchives.gov.uk and our search service, Discovery.

You will take a leading role in implementing our Digital Strategy, ensuring that we deliver world class digital services that meet user’s needs. As a senior leader in the organisation you will also foster a wider cultural change, so we become a digital archive ‘by instinct and design’.

The British Architectural Library (BAL) is the RIBA’s four-million-strong collection of architectural drawings, photographs, manuscripts, books, models and associated artefacts. It is one of the very oldest, largest and richest collections of its kind anywhere in the world. The collections are a world-class research resource and are at the heart of the RIBA’s exhibition and learning programmes.

The RIBA is seeking to appoint a Digital Imager & Photographer as part of the Imaging Services team based at the RIBA Library in Portland Place, London with occasional work at the RIBA Drawings & Archives Collections at the V&A Museum. This role is responsible for creating, storing and preserving high quality digital images, mainly flatbed scanning of photographs to support the RIBA’s commercial and cultural programmes and objectives, in particular its online image database RIBApix.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyThu, 09 Feb 2017 09:03:27 +0000Digital Repository of Ireland vacancy for Programme Managerhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-repository-of-ireland-vacancy-for-programme-manager
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digital-repository-of-ireland-vacancy-for-programme-managerThe Academy is seeking applications to fill the position of Programme Manager of the Digital Repository of Ireland. This is a full time post. The Programme Manager is a central person in the project team, dedicated to the smooth running of the DRI and associated leveraged projects.
]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:49:05 +0000UK Data Archive vacancy for Temporary Metadata Assistant https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-metadata-assistant
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-metadata-assistantThe UK Data Archive is curator of the UK's largest collection of digital data in the social sciences and humanities. It is also a partner in delivering the UK Data Service, an online portal for social science data, documentation and guidance. Both are vital resources for researchers, policymakers, teachers and students around the world.

This temporary post is part of a pilot project to investigate applying Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) numbers to our data studies in order to achieve greater flexibility in the organisation of quick subject access to our datasets via subject category links on our webpages.

Previous stages of the pilot have successfully added UDC numbers. We now need to carry on this work by adding UDC numbers to the latest studies that have been added to our collection. This will be achieved using UDC Online and entering the results into an Excel spreadsheet. Training will be given.

The position offers an opportunity to gain experience of working in a digital social science information service environment, by working on this classification project using prestigious, well-used information tools.

Additional tasks, time permitting and undertaken with supervision, may include a review of indexed studies for the purpose of re-indexing.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:16:17 +0000UK Data Archive vacancy for Temporary Data Access Assistant (6 mos)https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-data-access-assistant-6-mos
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-data-access-assistant-6-mosThe UK Data Service, the national data service for the social sciences, is seeking to appoint a temporary Data Access Assistant to work within the UK Data Service's Access team.

Duties of the post include staffing the UK Data Service's email and telephone helpdesks on a rota basis, administering user accounts and applications for access to data and providing administrative support for training sessions.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:12:12 +0000UK Data Archive vacancy for Temporary Senior Discovery Metadata Officer (6 mos)https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-senior-discovery-metadata-officer-6-mos
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/uk-data-archive-vacancy-for-temporary-senior-discovery-metadata-officer-6-mosThe UK Data Archive is curator of the UK's largest collection of digital data in the social sciences and humanities. It is also a partner in delivering the UK Data Service, an online portal for social science data, documentation and guidance. Both are vital resources for researchers, policymakers, teachers and students around the world.

The responsibilities of the Senior Discovery Metadata Officer include contributing to and project managing numerous and varied resource discovery initiatives. They will help plan and participate in activities to investigate user needs for data discovery and access. They will undertake cross-site and cross-functional communication in the areas of discovery, ontologies, metadata and indexing.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:07:16 +0000British Library vacancy for Information Analyst in the Digital Preservation Teamhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/british-library-vacancy-for-information-analyst-in-the-digital-preservation-team
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/british-library-vacancy-for-information-analyst-in-the-digital-preservation-teamThis is an exciting opportunity to gain some practical experience in digital preservation and help ensure that the Library’s digital collections are preserved for future generations. As an Information Analyst, you will work as part of a dynamic team to assess the condition of our digital collections, gather and analyse data about technical environments for digital preservation, and provide quality assurance for Library projects. You will also work with colleagues elsewhere in the Library to help ensure that long term preservation and access requirements are realised.

The post is Fixed Term for 6 months. The interview date is set for 16 February 2017.

]]>sara.thomson@dpconline.org (Sara Day Thomson)Job VacancyTue, 24 Jan 2017 08:26:16 +0000Digital Repository of Ireland vacancies for Programme Manager and a Digital Archivisthttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dri-programme-manager-digital-archivist
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/dri-programme-manager-digital-archivistThe Digital Repository of Ireland are hiring a Programme Manager and a Digital Archivist, each on 3-year full time contracts. The posts will be based in the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin.

The Programme Manager is a central person in the project team, dedicated to the smooth running of the DRI and associated leveraged projects. There is scope for the role to evolve to Senior Programme Manager depending on project development and attainment of key objectives and performance metrics.

The Digital Archivist fills a key function on the team, and is responsible for keeping abreast of developments in archival research and best practice, providing practical advice to depositors, and carrying out hands-on activities in digital archiving, guideline preparation, and training.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyFri, 20 Jan 2017 10:13:00 +0000Vacancy for Digitisation Archivist at The Baring Archivehttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digitisation-archivist-baring-archive-1
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/digitisation-archivist-baring-archive-1ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business’. Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our tradition of reinvention and empowerment. It is made up of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead).

For us, success will only be achieved if we act with Integrity.

Some companies see diversity as a box to be ticked. We see it as fundamental to our success and we encourage a proper work/life balance. At ING, you’ll only be judged on your performance in line with the Orange Code. And that’s a promise.

Department Overview

The Baring Archive is one of the world’s outstanding historical sources for the development of the financial markets. The Archive is owned by ING, who acquired Barings in 1995. In 2008 the archive was loaned to The Baring Archive Ltd, a charitable company established by ING to manage the collections and encourage their use as an educational resource. The Archive team sits within ING’s UK Corporate Communications department. Corporate Communications is responsible for protecting and enhancing the image of ING in the UK and Ireland through a range of communication methods: media relations, events, branding, advertising, internal communications and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The Baring Archive is currently embarking on a project to make its archives accessible digitally and is seeking to recruit an archivist with specialist skills in this area.

Become a member of the archive team training and supporting existing staff

Career Potential

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a leading role in managing and developing the digital collections of a major financial archive, using cutting-edge facilities to ensure their long term survival and continued accessibility.

Candidate Profile

Qualification/Education

Essential:

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as computer/information science, archives or records management or equivalent experience.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:

Proven and extensive hands on experience of the implementation of a digital preservation project, digital repository management or a related area.

Excellent understanding of recognised technical and preservation standards and techniques including up to date knowledge of relevant tools, methodologies and standards and relevant legislation (eg. copyright law)

Strong project management skills, with experience of applying methodologies such as PRINCE2.

Experience of gathering, analysing and specifying business requirements for complex systems and/or services.

Desirable:

An interest in history and business archives

Understanding and experience of archives and records management principles and practices

Qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner

Personal Competencies

Essential:

Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics simply to non-specialist audiences

Excellent influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills with the ability to form and foster strong relationships in a business environment.

]]>sarah.middleton@dpconline.org (Sarah Middleton)Job VacancyTue, 17 Jan 2017 14:26:02 +0000Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist (6 posts) at University of Oxfordhttps://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/oxford-graduate-vacancies
https://dpconline.org/news/job-vacancies/oxford-graduate-vacanciesThe Bodleian Libraries are looking for six Digital Archivists of the future through an exciting training scheme starting in April 2017.

Preserving the past for the benefit of the future is not just about manuscripts and printed material, digital materials are surprisingly fragile and also need to be preserved.

This scheme combines on-the-job training and funded postgraduate study. You will learn traditional and digital curation skills, applying these to the Libraries’ internationally important archive collections. You will be involved in processing digital materials, including archiving websites, but will also have the opportunity to work with the papers of individuals and organisations. You’ll learn everything from how to manage legal risks to using digital forensic tools. You will also work towards a prestigious postgraduate qualification in Digital Curation from Aberystwyth University.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) and Social Sciences graduates rarely consider a career in archives and libraries, but in order to preserve the history of science and technology, organisations like the Bodleian Libraries need people with knowledge in these subject areas.

If you have a good grasp of digital technologies, excellent research skills and a passion for problem-solving then this might be the career for you. You don’t need experience in archives but you must have a keen interest in culture and history. You will be a graduate (ideally STEM or Social Sciences) with great communication skills, initiative and a willingness to work closely in a team.

This role is full-time for 2 years (one afternoon per week released for study).

Vacancy Announcement

The Archives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees exists to make the experience of UNHCR, as embodied in its records and related materials, available to guide and assist the Organization in planning and conducting its activities, and to provide information to meet the research needs of the persons of interest to UNHCR, of the scholarly community, and of the general public.

In order to address the risks related to long term access of digital/electronic records and to enable the long-term preservation of relevant digital/electronic assets, Records and Archives Section (RAS) will lead the implementation of a Digital Preservation System (DPS) which will enable the protection of UNHCR's digital archive of reliable and authentic digital records of long term value over time.

Located in Copenhagen, the incumbent of the post will assist in the implementation of the DPS as well as day to day activities, including the web archive, managing various key functions within the DPS and collaborating with creating description and access to digital/electronic archival materials. This position reports to the Digital Archivist.

Contingency planning for exotic disease outbreaks has been at the top of the agendas for UK & Scottish government policy makers, the livestock industry, and the public, after the animal disease outbreaks in the recent past (e.g. Foot & Mouth Disease in 2001 & 2007). Rapid detection and response to disease incursions is only possible if there are effective & resilient disease surveillance systems with ongoing capacity to detect, assess & disseminate disease intelligence. In Scotland, the responsibility for animal data collection (for surveillance purposes) is borne by a range of local government organisations and industry stakeholders. However, the purposes and procedures for data collection vary and may be fragmented across different domains, and may be hampered by limited resources in remote regions. As both the volume of data, and types of technologies employed change and grow rapidly, the sustainability of surveillance data quality, data retention schedules, and procedures for disease outbreak data and disease surveillance strategies are not completely transparent. This project aims to build forward-looking policies regarding data preservation in emergencies as well as in “peacetime” with the aim of bringing harmonisation to current practices, and to improve learning models of disease spread/control that might mitigate economic consequences of exotic and, in some cases, endemic animal diseases.

The Royal Irish Academy is seeking applications for the position of Research Data Specialist, Digital Repository of Ireland. The Research Data Specialist is an exciting new role that will lead the planning, development, and delivery of research data management capacity in the DRI, and prepare the DRI to offer research data archiving and preservation to its stakeholders.

Project Overview/Role Description

Sellafield Ltd is the company responsible for safely delivering decommissioning, reprocessing and nuclear waste management activities on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

The Information and Records Manager role resides within the Information Management function of the Information Services Organisation. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team that is expected to grow in scope and maturity over the next 2 years.

Project Overview/Role Description

Sellafield Ltd is the company responsible for safely delivering decommissioning, reprocessing and nuclear waste management activities on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

The Information and Records Assurance Advisor role resides within the Information Management function of the Information Services Organisation. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team that is expected to grow in scope and maturity over the next 2 years.

Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Skills for the Future programme, Opening Up Scotland’s Archives aims to improve skills and develop the Scottish archives sector. In partnership with archives from across Scotland, this year there are seven work-based traineeships available. Trainees spend the year working on real-life projects, whilst learning new skills. They will help to bring the past to life for new audiences and ensure our documented national memory remains accessible to future generations.